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Posted: 9/14/2013 11:43:27 AM EDT
Didnt realize there was a C&R forum. I went and looked at a Colt 1903 Cabelas had today, and snapped some pictures. The serial number if I remember correctly was 5 digits, and began with a 3, which seems to put it being made in 1906. I will have to double check that though, my memory could be wrong, and the serial number didnt come out good in the pictures for whatever reason. The tag says it comes with 3 mags, but I took a look at the other two, and they are not original colt. The one in the gun is original colt. The finish definately has some wear on it. The bore looks decent, no real pitting. One of the grips has a slight crack in it, have to look to see it. The price is $730. Where else do I look for serial numbers? What are your thoughts?
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That's pretty steep... but not surprising as Cabella's is usually VERY proud of the stuff in their "collection" rooms. Do a few searches on Gunbroker, etc., and see what 1903s in similar condition to that one are really selling for... For the price they are asking I wouldn't necessarily expect mint but I would expect a little less finish wear.
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beautiful picture. They had one of those little tiny colts like in your picture there as well. Neat little gun. They had the other one in your photo too. The small guy is a 1908 Vest Pocket hammerless.. in .25 http://www.coltautos.com/1908vpusn.htm Its from 1912 i have it orginal box and manual : 
The 1903 pocket hammerless is a type III from the 1920s.. i believe 1922. The top one is a 1902 Sporting built in 1909 chambered in .38 colt. |
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It may be a combination of glare and finish wear, but it almost looks to me like there were some spots hit with cold blue on that pistol. $700 is really high for that pistol in that condition, TBH. +1 pocket hammerless are around there in much better condition for the same price. |
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Yeah, I held the one in the pictures, felt like quality in my hands. Just a great, solid feeling pistol. It may be a great shooter... and if it were in the $400 range I'd say go for it... $700 is as others have said, just too steep for one with that much finish wear. |
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You'll know when you spot one if it's worth it or not. Trust me I know. <a href="http://s817.photobucket.com/user/VictorCastle/media/Colt1903A.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz95/VictorCastle/Colt1903A.jpg</a> OUTSTANDING!!! |
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http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5533/9474462545_c0ff21621e_b.jpg As a treat :) Did i mention i love colts. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/9477247254_1fa44667d5_b.jpg Quoted:
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Where do you guys find these gems! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5533/9474462545_c0ff21621e_b.jpg As a treat :) Did i mention i love colts. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/9477247254_1fa44667d5_b.jpg The barrel up there looks a little large in diameter... is that a Thunderer? |
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Where do you guys find these gems! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5533/9474462545_c0ff21621e_b.jpg As a treat :) Did i mention i love colts. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/9477247254_1fa44667d5_b.jpg The barrel up there looks a little large in diameter... is that a Thunderer? You are speaking of the revolver correct? |
| The 1903 Pocket Hammerless is one of my all-time favorite guns. It is actually a type 2 made in 1906 (like the one at Cabela's) that got me into guns. I bought it for $100, and it came with an old holster too. The finish is almost completely gone though. Over 100 years old and it still shoots great. |
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Where do you guys find these gems! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5533/9474462545_c0ff21621e_b.jpg As a treat :) Did i mention i love colts. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/9477247254_1fa44667d5_b.jpg The barrel up there looks a little large in diameter... is that a Thunderer? You are speaking of the revolver correct? Yessir. |
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Where do you guys find these gems! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5533/9474462545_c0ff21621e_b.jpg As a treat :) Did i mention i love colts. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/9477247254_1fa44667d5_b.jpg The barrel up there looks a little large in diameter... is that a Thunderer? You are speaking of the revolver correct? Yessir. Not surprised you didn't recognize her. Its a 1902 Colt dated m1878. But what makes this one special is its a very rare US marked and issued In 1902 to Philippine Islands to quell the insurrection, modified to handle the new .45 smokeless read more below. IT is better known as the philippine model. 4,600 Model 1878 revolvers were produced for a U.S. Army contract. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary under Brigadier General Henry T. Allen in the Philippine Insurrection. These revolvers had a 6 inch barrel, a hard rubber grip, and were chambered for the .45 Colt round. They had a strengthened main spring and a longer trigger to give the user more leverage, resulting a larger trigger guard. "[6] The strengthened main spring was necessary to fire the .45 Government rounds with a less sensitive primer compared to the civil .45 LC ammunition. Many people have incorrectly assumed that this was to allow the revolver to be operated while wearing gloves, so "Alaskan Model" is a misnomer. 
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Not surprised you didn't recognize her. Its a 1902 Colt dated m1878. But what makes this one special is its a very rare US marked and issued In 1902 to Philippine Islands to quell the insurrection, modified to handle the new .45 smokeless read more below. IT is better known as the philippine model. 4,600 Model 1878 revolvers were produced for a U.S. Army contract. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary under Brigadier General Henry T. Allen in the Philippine Insurrection. These revolvers had a 6 inch barrel, a hard rubber grip, and were chambered for the .45 Colt round. They had a strengthened main spring and a longer trigger to give the user more leverage, resulting a larger trigger guard. "[6] The strengthened main spring was necessary to fire the .45 Government rounds with a less sensitive primer compared to the civil .45 LC ammunition. Many people have incorrectly assumed that this was to allow the revolver to be operated while wearing gloves, so "Alaskan Model" is a misnomer. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/9102657469_6f6890c4fa_b.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/9102655965_29531807a1_b.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/9102656253_8fd7826e14_b.jpg Holy shit, I've heard of those, but never seen a picture of one. Very impressive, and in beautiful shape 
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Not surprised you didn't recognize her. Its a 1902 Colt dated m1878. But what makes this one special is its a very rare US marked and issued In 1902 to Philippine Islands to quell the insurrection, modified to handle the new .45 smokeless read more below. IT is better known as the philippine model. 4,600 Model 1878 revolvers were produced for a U.S. Army contract. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary under Brigadier General Henry T. Allen in the Philippine Insurrection. These revolvers had a 6 inch barrel, a hard rubber grip, and were chambered for the .45 Colt round. They had a strengthened main spring and a longer trigger to give the user more leverage, resulting a larger trigger guard. "[6] The strengthened main spring was necessary to fire the .45 Government rounds with a less sensitive primer compared to the civil .45 LC ammunition. Many people have incorrectly assumed that this was to allow the revolver to be operated while wearing gloves, so "Alaskan Model" is a misnomer. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/9102657469_6f6890c4fa_b.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/9102655965_29531807a1_b.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/9102656253_8fd7826e14_b.jpg Holy shit, I've heard of those, but never seen a picture of one. Very impressive, and in beautiful shape Glad to be able to share it with you and the folks here. All the best, Spax |
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