Colt 1903 .32 US PROPERTY

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The 1903 that went to a General was not shipped from Colt to the officer. It came from the supply system. Post war left over 1903 pistols were sold as surplus new in the box by ordnance. Not all OSS obtained pistols were used overseas. Many did not leave the US. A Colt letter will say where it went when purchased but remember if your pistol is Blued then it was not made in 1944. But it may have been issued by ordnance in 1944. The burden of proof of who what and where is on you. The value will increase if issued to a General or OSS use IF papered.

Confusing...... Colt archive letter that states how the gun left the factory , when it was made and where it was shipped is sufficient to show what the gun is. If letter says the gun is blued , was made and shipped in 1944 and went to OSS, I dont see any further questions . Am I correct ?