Need some help with a "U.S. Property" marked Colt Model 1903 .32

[Bruce McAskill]

I thought the 1903 Colts in .32 acp and in .380 acp were issued to officers of the rank of General only and they became their personal property when they retired.

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[Johnny Peppers]

I thought the 1903 Colts in .32 acp and in .380 acp were issued to officers of the rank of General only and they became their personal property when they retired.

The Colt Pocket Hammerless in .32 and .380 ACP that were issued to General Officers could either be turned in when the General retired, or purchased by the General. While it was presented to the officer upon obtaining the rank of Brigadier General, it was not the property of General.