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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - Pistol is the second factory engraved example of
this model and was shipped with
a blue finish and mother of pearl stocks. This pistol
was factory refinished in nickel at some point (note "K" on
upper right trigger guard) and the mother of pearl stocks
were replaced with standard hard rubber stocks. The
Colt factory letter confirms the original configuration and
indicates this pistol was shipped on June 28, 1911 to J.H.
McLain, address unavailable. There's a special
notation indicating that it was "Furnished with 50
cartridges."Factory Engraved Colt 1903
Pocket Hammer Pistols
| 28238 |
35857 |
46159 |
47131 |
| 29350 |
37055 |
46611 |
47187 |
| 31565 |
44204 |
46949 |
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| 33923 |
45426 |
47123 |
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Serial numbers in bold are known examples.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - Colt Factory Letter
Original entry from the Colt Special Orders Ledger for Colt
1903 Pocket Hammer serial number 29350. "June 13, 1911, Engr
15th, 925, 29350 1 38/c Colt Aut. Pistol Pocket, Pearl,
Engr 1 1/4"
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - right side view.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - close-up of "K" marking on upper right flat of
trigger guard indicating that this pistol was returned to
Colt's at some point for refinishing or repair. Given
the quality of the nickel finish, it's suspected that this
finish was applied by Colt's.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - engraving at rear slide around hammer.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - engraving on front grip strap, bottom of trigger
guard and underside of frame.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - engraving on top of slide around sights.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - engraving on rear grip strap.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - engraving on front grip strap.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - pictured with period single loop style holster.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - left side pictures on top of period holster.
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer serial number
29350 - right side pictures on top of period holster. |
