WTS OR Colt 1903 in 32 ACP

[VinnieBoomBah]

Traded

1916 Type 3, SN 215xxx Aftermarket mag, but it's been 100% reliable with ball (not that there was much hollow point 32acp around in 1903 . . . ) Black plastic grips, not refinished as near as I can tell, the lettering, pony on left rear of slide and proof mark on trigger guard still sharp, maybe 50% finish? I always try to make it look as bad as I can in photos so you will be pleasantly surprised when you see it in person. The finish is less mottled than the photos show. 100 rounds of Sellier & Bellot hardball will come with it for $475.00.
I'm in Beaverton but I am around town quite a bit and I will be in Sandy on Sat 8/10

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[Sberk1]

Fantastic weapon design from the genius of JMB

 

[Martini_Up]

Blood and Guts Patton shot down a ME-109 with one of those!!

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Forgot to add that I would also be interested in a part/full trade for a S&W 2.0 Compact 9mm, bonus points for one that already has some Apex trigger parts.

 

[u2cmefly82]

I just bought one of these. Looks like yours is in a lot better shape then mine. How do you figure out the manufacture date? I'm assuming the serial number is the key. I don't know much about them, but I really found it to be an interesting piece that was way ahead of its time. Either way beautiful Colt and GLWS!

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Look here for your SN Colt Pistols and Revolvers for Firearms Collectors - Model 1903 .32 ACP & Model 1908 .380 ACP Pocket Hammerless Production Dates

 

[u2cmefly82]

Wow you learn something new every day. Thank you!

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Glad I could help. I had one of these in 380 that I had to sell during The Late, Great Unpleasantness, and I much prefer the 32 acp version for pure shooting enjoyment. The 380 has just enough extra omph! to make the square edges on the back strap dig into my hand in a way I didn't enjoy. This would not be my first choice for a self defense gun, but if it's all I had I wouldn't cry about it too much. One of the other advantages of the 32acp is that blow back 380 pistols tend to not suppress well because the action can open before chamber pressure has dropped so you get a lot of noise and sparks coming out of the action. The 32acp doesn't tend to have that problem, and if you look here . . . 1903 Colt .32 ACP Threaded Barrel 1/2-28

If this doesn't sell I will probably pick one of those up

 

[u2cmefly82]

I'm willing to bet with a threaded barrel and a nice suppressor that you could get pretty close to "movie quiet"
I might just have to get one myself

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

One and only price drop ---> $425.00 <-----
I would also be interested in a part/full trade for a S&W 2.0 Compact 9mm, bonus points for one that already has some Apex trigger parts or part trade for a AR flattop upper, 5.56 BCG/CH, 8 1/2" 300 Blk bbl, Pistol brace, stuff like that

 

[u2cmefly82]

I can't believe this hasn't sold yet. This is a neat piece of history!

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

It might be SPF

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Still for sale/trade, but no harm, no foul.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

I'll be in Lincoln City on Monday, 3/26.

Price is still $425.00

Possible part/full trade for:
S&W 2.0 Compact 9mm, bonus points for one that already has some Apex trigger parts
part trade for a AR 5.56 BCG/CH, 8 1/2" 300 Blk bbl, Pistol brace, stuff like that.
Ruger American 7.62x39 bolt
TC Contender pistol

Maybe something else that isn't a GLOCK or a shotgun or a normal hunting rifle, or . . .

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Looks like I picked the wrong time to sell I have seen a few around town and I think that this is closer to market value.

Final price drop: $375.00

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

 

[gemini97424]

Looks like I picked the wrong time to sell I have seen a few around town and I think that this is closer to market value.

Final price drop: $375.00

 

[gemini97424]

I would buy except I live in Cottage Grove, really farther than I want to drive, sorry, very nice pistol and the price is right, thanks, Jer

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Year, it's perplexing . . . all the love for this appears to be from the south end of the state.