Colt 1903 (gun of the day)

[johnwill]

Here's a nice Colt 1903 from 1921. Amazingly accurate for a .32ACP with tiny sights.

 

[Johnny Got His Gun.1]

I have one just like it although the grips are plain with only a Colt emblem stamp at the top of the grip panels. Mine was manufactured between 1910-1926. It is perhaps my favorite handgun. Accurate little cuss.

 

[johnwill]

There is another grip that is pretty common, the brown one with the colt medallion. I've seen 1903's with those around, but I don't know exactly when specific grip types were fitted.

 

[dalpra]

The walnut checkered grips with the Colt medallion were used on the Type IV guns, the last version manufactured.

In my opinion, the Colt (Browning) 1903/1908 may be the closest thing to a perfect pistol!

 

[Greg G]

John, you have some nice lead pushers.

 

[johnwill]

I'm just trying to do my part and buy at least one gun a month! So far this year, I've exceeded my quota by about three guns a month!

 

[James K]

If there is ever a contest for the best feeling gun, that one wins.

Jim

 

[johnwill]

Well, I haven't posted the Remington Model 51 yet, it's a very nice shooting gun. It points very naturally, and deserves the reputation for shootability that it has. OTOH, there's nothing wrong with the Colt, it's also a nice shooting little gun.