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2024 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Sat, Jul 6, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 514

.32 Auto Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless

Estimate: $400 - $500

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Colt Automatic Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol with holster, .32 ACP caliber; SN 465720 on left side of frame, manufactured in 1925. Marked on right of slide "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" with "Colt's PT. FA. MFG. Co. Hartford, Conn. USA. Patented Apr. 20, 1897. Dec. 22, 1903." on left.  Checkered walnut grips with silver medallions, one eight-round two-toned magazine marked "CAL 32 COLT", grip safety and a manual thumb safety; “heel”-type magazine release. Holster is marked "Audley Patented Oct. 13, 1914". NOTE: Most firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. The date of production for this gun makes it subject to FFL rules. Please be prepared with proper identification and information. If you do not reside in Tennessee, an FFL dealer in your state is required to complete the transfer.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Eldridge “Dit” Shively, White Pine, TN.

Condition

Wear to the frame consistent with age and holster storage. Retains approx. 80% of original bluing. Full functionality with smooth slide and trigger release; clean bore.

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The Estate of Eldridge “Dit” Shively, White Pine, TN.