British proofed Colt Pocket Model 1903 .38 ACP pistol

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Here are photos of my Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Automatic pistol No. 36253. It was 1 of 100 shipped to the London Armoury Company on April 13, 1915. Shown are the London commercial proofs on barrel and frame and the "J.J" marking on frame above trigger. According to Joe Poyer's Model 1911 book, the initials "JJ" are often found on the left front trigger guard of early, privately purchased commercial and some military W-prefixed pistols sold through Colt's London Agency and later, the London Armoury Company. The JJ may be the initials of James Joseph Goodbody, the then managing director of Colt's London Agency, or the initials of an inspector at Enfield Lock. . This pistol was most likely a British officer's private purchase and looks like it saw extensive service in WWI. Also shown is a box of contemporary Winchester .38 ACP ammo. I shoot this pistol occasionally and it performs flawlessly.









 
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Interesting piece..... too bad about the loss of original grips & replacement grip screws.

I've had more than one WWI era vintage Colt "C" prefixed 1911 .45ACP pistol with the Crown over "V" proof & "JJ" stamp on the frame above the tigger guard bow.

Currently have a well finish worn Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer in .38ACP, sn # 24,###. No Brit proofs on it. But does sport original grips:

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I do have a Colt 1908 pocket .380 ACP, sn # 50,### that has Brit proofs, though:

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