Colt 1903 pocket "hammerless"

The Colt 1903 explained in details (history, serial numbers, functioning)

Background of the Colt 1903 "Hammerless"

- John Browning and the Belgian firm Fabrique Nationale (FN)

- FN Model 1900

- FN 1903 "Grand Modèle"

- Colt .38 ACP "Pocket model"

- Colt 1903 "Hammerless" : a shorter version of the FN 1903

- Several minor differences between them

- Early version of the Colt 1903 "Hammerless"

Mechanical features of the Colt 1903 "Hammerless"

- Comparison between the Colt 1903 and the 1900's line

- The slide of the 1903 "Hammerless"

- A thumb safety lever

- For the first time a grip safety

- Offered in caliber .32 ACP and .380 ACP

- Modifications to simplify the takedown procedure

- Production figures of the "Junior"

The Tansley safety

- The Tansley safety functioning

- The Colt 1903 feeding guide & ejector

Other mechanical features of the Colt 1903 "Hammerless"

- The striker pin tunnel

- A striker pin made of two parts

- The thumb safety of the Colt "Hammerless"

- The hammer modifications

- The grip safety

Variations & Serial numbers

- Board of serial numbers

- Board of the technical modifications

- Board of the markings

Analyse & comparison of two old Colt "Hammerless"

- Comparison between a .32 ACP and a .380 ACP of 1915-16

- Front sights board

- Extractors board

- Takedown markings board

- Front sights board

- Sear & hammer variations

- Thumb safety designs

- Grip plates designs and logo

- Disconnector's head housing

Beyond the mechanical features

- Belgian Army proof markings

- Slide serial number markings

- Colt 1903 in .32 ACP delivered to the Belgian Government.

- British proof stamps

- Colt .32 & .380 "Hammerless" delivered to Great Britain

Field stripping & parts of the Colt "Hammerless"

Advanced dismounting of the slide

Advanced dismounting of the receiver

Functioning of the Colt 1903 "Hammerless"