Colt Calibre 32 rimless smokeless - The Firearms Forum
May 28, 2011 · Colt Calibre 32 rimless smokeless. I have a Colt 32 that my father-in-law carried in WWII. Although I have attached photos I am not able to get really good closeups of the writing with my camera. APR201897 DEC221903 HARTFORD, CT. USA. Below that is, I assume, the serial number 140412. It is printed in italics.
Colt 1903 .32 Rimless Pistol - The Firearms Forum
Feb 6, 2021 · Alpo. The 32 ACP is what is called a "semi-rimmed" cartridge. 25 auto, 32 auto, 38 Auto. Because when Mr Browning invented them he discovered that the 25 and the 32 would not stay on the little lip in the chamber, so he gave them just a little bitty bit of a rim to make sure they headspaced correctly.
One last old gun, Colt 32 automatic - The Firearms Forum
Jan 20, 2021 · He has since passed on, so I can't ask him for any futher information.It is marked on the right side COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS. and on the left side PATENTED APR.20, 1897. DEC.22, 1903 COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. USA. The number 298301 is stamped above the trigger. I have included pictures.
1903 Colt Automatic 32 caliber rimless | The Firearms Forum
Jan 26, 2008 · Marked Colt automatic caliber .32 rimless smokeless, April 20,1897 Dec 22,1903 ser. # 3564xx. I found this at a pawn shop. They think it is excellent but I think maybe 80% or so. They want 549.99.They say the book is low on this one, my book shows $ 550.00 if excellent BUT says add 40% for early patent date.
Colt 1903 difficulties - The Firearms Forum
Nov 13, 2020 · Colt 1903 difficulties. Hello, I’m brand new and joined this forum to learn more and hopefully find out what in the world I have going on. My grandfather passed away years ago and left behind a Colt 1903 pocket rimless .32 which looks to be around 100 years ago. I did some research and indeed it might just be that old.
Colt 1903 Detailed Reassembly – The Difficult Steps
Dec 13, 2011 · Sleek, slim, accurate, well-balanced and a natural pointer easy to shoot, the Colt 1903 Pocket Auto retrofitted with modern sights remains a great little pistol, but a difficult one to reassemble. The manuals I've seen either say "assembly is the reverse of disassembly"…which ain't so…or not to disassemble beyond field stripping ...
What's it Worth? Automatic Colt, Calibre 38 Rimless Smokeless
Oct 23, 2011 · Serial Number 3264. 6 inch Barrel. Below is the writing that is on the barrel. Side 1: Automatic Colt, Calibre 38 Rimless Smokeless. Side 2: "Browning's Patent", Pat'd April 20, 1897. Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co, Hartsford, Conn USA. Ammunition Clip has the following engraved on it: PAT'D SEPT 9, 1884.
Colt 32 cal Police Positive ctg value | The Firearms Forum
Feb 28, 2015 · 1483 posts · Joined 2006. #11 · Mar 1, 2015. If you want to fire that old Colt, FYI .32 Auto ammo also will work in your gun, as will the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long mentioned. I have a .32 Police Positive from 1920 and it shoots Remington .32 Auto FMJ ammo just fine. My PP cost me $500 three years ago.
Value of 1897 Colt Automatic 38 - The Firearms Forum
Jan 14, 2010 · W. wonderwhippet. 1706 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Jan 14, 2010. Bill, you have a standard civilian production Colt Model 1900. According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, in excellent condition these are valued at about $7500, but due to its condition yours is worth around $1250. WW. USN Retired. Reply Like.
Colt .32 Auto - The Firearms Forum
198 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · May 19, 2020 (Edited by Moderator) Good morning, I'd like to know the value of this Colt .32 Auto. Thanks very much. Edit. Sorry for apparent multiple photo uploads.... Good morning, I am interested in knowing the value of the Colt .32 Auto. Thanks very much. 7. Rich, Berwick, Maine.