Colt Semi-automatic 32 rimless Marked "U.S. Property" Ser 5668##

Is there anything unusual/or unique about this pistol?

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My understanding is that the U.S. issued Colt Hammerless .380 and .32 pistols to General Officers and to some bomber aircrew. The aircrew received them because .45 Colts were in short supply early on and their need for a sidearm wasn't as pressing as say paratroopers'.

Added thought: The U.S. O.S.S. also issued the Colts in both calibres. I don't know if those were marked 'US PROPERTY'.

This pistol came from a fairly famous general. So you are probably very correct.


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Originally Posted by TiredIron

Is there anything unusual/or unique about this pistol?

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This pistol came from a fairly famous general. So you are probably very correct.


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I would think this is something that makes this pistol a bit unusual and unique!

Sometimes the obvious answer is also the best one! TiredIron's post just struck a funnybone.

If you don't mind me asking, what General Owned it?

Sorry I can't right now, there are many items involved, and the estate hasn't been settled.

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There are 37 pistols with the serial number 5668## listed as issued to a G.O. Which one of the 37 are you asking about?

Here's one purchased by a Colonel post WWII.

http://www.fototime.com/inv/5352AAD61B9A18D

Man that is the best looking 03 pocket I have ever seen. Is that finish original.
Rick Norris

Thank you. Yes sir, to the best of my knowledge.

Beautiful 1903, i have one but compared to yours she is a beater, but love shooting it.

The year model was something added by Collectors. Using the year model there are two Model 1903's and two Model 1908's. The pistol in this thread was the Colt Pocket Hammerless .32, as there was also a Colt Pocket Hammer in .38 Auto. Collectors named both of them the Model 1903.