Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer

[j2a]

I inherited this pistol from my dad last year. Prior to inheriting it, I didn't get to shoot it because the ammo, 38 acp, is obsolete (a lighter load version of 38 super, which eventually replaced 38 acp). Several years ago he found 200 rounds but it's otherwise become unobtanium, so he didn't want to shoot it. I found out you can hand load it, so I'm able to shoot it now. This one was manufactured in 1906. And for those who don't know, this was one of the predecessors of the 1911. I believe this has lived it's whole life in our family, and it'll remain in the family. My son is into guns too, and so he'll inherit it from me eventually.

[gregintenn]

That is a prize for sure. It appears to be in excellent condition.

[j2a]

Thanks! I'm a sentimental guy, so I love this from the family ownership perspective, and especially my late father. And I'm an old school type, so I love it from that standpoint too.

[Grayfox54]

A wonderful family heirloom.  

Load for it, shoot it and pass it along. 

[Gurn]

Wow, that is a nice one! 

[SprayHead]

Very nice. I have never seen one in .38acp. Most were .32acp.

[j2a]

I think it was the pocket hammerless that were .32. The pocket hammer were all .38.