1911's Pics Thread
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what caliber is that?
Thats what I thought.. any idea what they go for?
My 1909 Colt Pocket Hammer. I understand the 1911 evolved from this.
Its for sale.
That's actually a Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP.
It evolved from the 1900 and 1902 military models, also in .38 ACP.
But JMB scaled up the 1903 and came out with the Model 1905 in .45ACP.
So, yes, in a way, this pistol is a direct relative to what we now know as the Model 1911...
Very nice BTW....
Was that particular one made in 1909?
NAA.
That's actually a Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP.
It evolved from the 1900 and 1902 military models, also in .38 ACP.
But JMB scaled up the 1903 and came out with the Model 1905 in .45ACP.
So, yes, in a way, this pistol is a direct relative to what we now know as the Model 1911...
Very nice BTW....
Was that particular one made in 1909?
NAA.
Yes, the caliber is .38 ACP.
By it's serial # it was made in 1909, but you are correct that it is still the 1903 model version.
I inherited it from my grandfather. The gun has not been restored, but I'm sure it works OK because the slide, hammer and trigger all work smoothly. It has the original leather holster too.
I am not sure of it's value, but am open to offers.
Grandad's gun? Should be a keeper, no?
NAA.
This gun is not for shooting. Its for collecting and I am not a collector. I wasn't close to my grandfather and was not familiar with the gun until it was acquired (legal registration) by me. I've been culling my herd of guns over the years and the Colt 1903 pocket hammer is one that I did not buy because I liked it. Its actually the only handgun I own. Not big into handguns.
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- Regina, SK
Very Soon!
One can really see where the Tokarev TT-33 got it's lineage.
sorry for the quick hi-jack. Back to regular programming.
sorry for the quick hi-jack. Back to regular programming.
That's actually a Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP.
It evolved from the 1900 and 1902 military models, also in .38 ACP.
But JMB scaled up the 1903 and came out with the Model 1905 in .45ACP.
So, yes, in a way, this pistol is a direct relative to what we now know as the Model 1911...
Very nice BTW....
Was that particular one made in 1909?
NAA.
I did a bit of Googling and came up with this,
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=406757
"The Model 1903 Pocket pistol was made from 1903-1929 and the serial number you've provided would indicate yours was made in 1909. All of the Model 1903 Pocket (Hammer) Automatic pistols were chambered in .38 ACP. Barrel length was 4.5" with a blued finish and hard rubber grips. For a point of reference, the following values are listed for the Model 1903 Pocket (Hammer) Automatic Pistol in the Blue Book Of Gun Values - 29th Edition.
100% - $5,000
98% - $4,000
95% - $2,750
90% - $2,000
80% - $1,250
70% - $900
60% - $750"
I'm going to speak for your grandson, and for your great-grandson, and his son, and I'm going to suggest that - thinking of them - you keep it for "target shooting" for as long as it takes for your lineage to take over from you.
Once grandpa's pistol is gone, it's gone.
I know, because I am still looking for it.
hugehodge83
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- Halifax NS
Here is my S&W 1911 PD Gunsite Edition. It has the scandium alloy frame and weighs only 28 ounces. By far the nicest pistol I have ever owned and I am glad to be the owner.
Sights are Novak and the front sight has a brass bead which is really bright.
Here she is:
Sights are Novak and the front sight has a brass bead which is really bright.
Here she is:
I'm afraid Wendell is right... I'm in those shoes. Not worth it.
OK, heres the story. I didn't get the Colt directly from my grandfather although it was still registered to him many years after he died. My father once told me he confiscated the gun from his father. There must be an interesting story there, but I never learned it. I found the gun stored amongst my father's stuff after he died. Since dad was the executor of his father's estate and I was the executor of my father's estate I was able to have the gun legally registered to me. I have to say the Firearms Center was very helpful in getting this done for me.
I showed the gun to my son, who is not renewing his PAL, and he was only mildly interested in it. It won't be a treasured family keepsake and will only be picked up by the police for destruction after I die. I am not a collector. I would rather see the gun go to someone who can appreciate it than try to keep it in my family.
I know many other gun owners have sentiments attached to some of their favoured pieces whether they be purchased or inherited. If I had a family member who I thought would appreciate the gun I would see that they got it. Thats not the case with me I'm sorry to say.
It was posted in the "antiques, blackpowder etc" EE last summer, but I see the post has expired. Maybe that was the wrong catagory to post in as I received minimal response. I have received some interest from this thread.
