* Colt 1903 (dated 1915) with British markings

[bruno38]

Here is an interesting and scarcely encountered British-marked Colt 1903 .32 cal.
Dated 1915, as per SN 179027

Only a few thousands of Colt 1903 were provided to UK during WWI

Pictures show British proof marks (crown/V) on back slide and frame

On barrel, in addition to crown/V, there is a crown/GP.
This marking goes back to 1670 when the charter of the « Gunmakers Company » was confirmed.

Also “JJ” letters above trigger guard. They likely represent the first two initials of the company manager (i.e. James Joseph Goodbody when he ran Colt's London Agency.) The purpose of the marking is thought to have assisted in warranty claims.

Pistol condition is excellent in all regards

For your consideration, fellow collectors

 

[wbaad]

Very nice!
Hard to believe it's 100 years old.
Wish I could buy prohibs

 

[NAA]

Very nice.

I have a soft spot for the Colt Model 1903 [.32ACP] & Model 1908 [.380ACP] pocket hammerless autos.

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NAA.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Geeeze Bruno, that's not fair..... I need more money..... Very nice piece!

 

[sailor723]

Very nice!
Hard to believe it's 100 years old.
Wish I could buy prohibs

^^^^This X2. The whole 106mm barrel/no .25 or .32 thing is so stupid!

Very nice pistol Bruno......I'm jealous

 

[live4therut]

Fantastic pistol Bruno! and you are correct about the JJ stamp, I have a British contract 1911 in .455 with the same stamp in the opposite side of yours.

 

[cyclone]

Very nice.

I have a soft spot for the Colt Model 1903 [.32ACP] & Model 1908 [.380ACP] pocket hammerless autos.

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NAA.

Outside of Victoria in B.C., did any other Canadian police service issue the Colt 1903?

 

[NAA]

Outside of Victoria in B.C., did any other Canadian police service issue the Colt 1903?

No idea on that one.

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NAA.

 

[Ganderite]

I have some 1903 and 1908s. They are all very nice in the hand, 100% reliable and accurate.

 

[can14]

Lever Arms brought in a bunch of them that were owned by various Australia Banks decades ago
some were marked with the Bank name

 

[dan belisle]

I have some 1903 and 1908s. They are all very nice in the hand, 100% reliable and accurate.

Ditto. Always wanted one in 22, just because. - dan

 

[NAA]

Ditto. Always wanted one in 22, just because. - dan

That would be an oddity as I don't think either the 1903 [.32 ACP] or 1908 [.380 ACP] were ever offered in a .22 version?

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NAA.

 

[dan belisle]

That would be an oddity as I don't think either the 1903 [.32 ACP] or 1908 [.380 ACP] were ever offered in a .22 version?

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NAA.

No, I've never seen or heard of one. I think it would be a very interesting project though. Some of those tiny micro mmc adjustable sights. Hmmm. - dan

 

[Beanman]

Lovely pistol

 

[Ganderite]

Another reason to vote for Pierre...

 

[gallen270]

I’m not 12.6, too young, but if I was a 1903 would be my first buy, they’re fantastic pistols.

 

[Phat Eagle]

I miss checking on bruno's finds and picking the odd one up... Can't wait until October '25...