http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/new-colt-1903-hammerless-shot-show/

I'd prefer a .380, but these are hard to beat as far as being a slim, elegant gun that easily slips into the pocket...

If they make a 1908 variant in 9x19, I will own one.

For a street price of $1k, though, you can get two original shooter grade Colts.

I think they are one of the 'sexiest' autos alive...

Too Cool Old School!

i was at an auction last year, one of these popped up in the box. Originally made for WWII, british markings on it. Popular among the spy services. It went as i remember for about 2300 bucks.

Totally agree with that.

Too bad Colt's not smart enough to make it in .380 !!!
I'd buy one in .380 in a heart beat! A nickle plated model would even be cooler!

I read that and said to myself,"gotta get one", until I saw the price tag. I've got a buddy who has offered me his NIB original for less than that MSRP. I'll buy his at those kind of prices.

It is a great Colt pistol to resurrect, and in it's original caliber.
If I had the money I would surely buy the custom model in royal blue and nickel Pearl.

I'd also buy an original old 1903 Colt 32 just to shoot - to justify myself for not 'spoiling' -
The New Reigning Queen of my gun safe!

An older one, something like this . . .

> http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/56/p_standard/SLF11-S-F1-H.jpg <

It would be a sin not to shoot it!

Well, I purchased a COLT - MODEL Of 1911 - WWI reproduction some years ago, 1 of 4000 manufactured, and beautifully Carbonia blued.
It was my first 1911 and I have never fired it. Instead, I bought a barely used Springfield, 1911 A1 GI, 45 ACP pistol to shoot in it's place -
While the value of the COLT only appreciates.

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Not the same but you may like this in .380/9mm Kurz:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=477144834#PIC

I agree. One in .380 ACP would be the bee's knees.

I've always wanted one of those. Tuck into a drawer somewhere and have it handily slip into a jacket pocket.

Wait a minute! I DO HAVE ONE OF THOSE! HA HA!

I'd want to look at one of the blued models. The parkerized finish doesn't say film noir to me.

When I worked for Dallas PD one of my partner's father had been a Major General in the Army. He had died at the age of 75 in 1970 and my partner had his General Officers Model 1903, belt and holster...

Bob

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/wabden.htm

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rockislandauction.com%2Fviewitem%2Faid%2F53%2Flid%2F3182&ei=OeclVa-kBfeKsQS4jIDIBQ&bvm=bv.90237346,d.b2w&psig=AFQjCNH89rUyViu2rgMr5Jzh2Bqn6axElw&ust=1428633773027308

Just because Leroy Brown never carried a 380 for fun....

When you see a nice one, they bring to mind the old saying, "handcrafted fit and finish".

http://imgarcade.com/1/colt-.380-pistols/

They certainly don't look out of place on a nightstand, next to a fine watch, or jewelry. Yet for the times, they were still a very functional and useable pistol.

I'll keep my Govt Model 380. It fits better in my hand than my Colt Mustang. It's my daily carry.