Colt 1935-32 caliber pistol???

Question

its my grandpa's and it looks exactly like a 1911.45 but only a bit smaller,it has a very old finish not blued and its in good condition with minimal scratches and no rust i can tell its an old gun because there is some ammo with it that is atleast 30 years old my question is could this be a ww2 or a korean war pistol and how much could it be worth??? it seems to be rare because i cant find any info on it but i'm gonna search more,ANY info you have please tell me. thanks

Answer 1

You have one of two Colt firearms. This information is dirrectly from the Blue Book of Gun Values:

Most of the semi-auto pistol models listed in the various pistol categories can have their original configuration confirmed with a Colt factory letter. To receive a letter, write: COLT ARCHIVE PROPERTIES, LLC, P.O. Box 1868, Hartford, CT, 06144. The research fee for these pistols is typically either $75 or $100, depending on the model. If they cannot obtain additional information on the variation you request, they will refund $50.
Until several years ago, the Single Action Army revolver commanded the most attention among Colt handgun collectors. Since 1987, Colt Semi-Autos have been in tremendous demand and have out-accelerated many other areas of Colt collecting. Because condition and originality play such a key role in determining Colt Semi-Auto prices, many variations have had their values pushed upward to the point where it is difficult to accurately determine a realistic price, especially on those models in 98% original condition or better. As a result, some of the rarer models seldomly encountered in true 100% original condition have had their values deleted since extreme rarity precludes accurate price evaluation. As always, the hardest prices to ascertain when firearms market conditions are bullish are the 98-100% values.

1st option:

MODEL 1903 POCKET (MODEL M .32 ACP)

32 ACP cal., 4 in. barrel, charcoal blue, checkered hard rubber grips, hammerless, slide lock and grip safety, barrel lock bushing. Mfg. 1903-46.

100%--- 98%--- 95%--- 90%--- 80%--- 70%--- 60%

$800--- $600--- $450--- $400--- $350--- $275--$225


Type I - 32 ACPs have a 4 in. barrel, barrel bushing, no magazine safety, and are serial numbered 1-71,999.
Type II - 32 ACPs still retain their barrel bushing but have a 3 3/4 in. barrel and were mfg. from 1908-1910. They are serial numbered 72,000-105,050.
Type III - 32 ACPs do not have a barrel bushing and were mfg. from 1910-1926. They are serial numbered 105,051-468,096.

Type IV - 32 ACPs have the added magazine safety (of which there are both the commercial and 'U.S. Property' variations). They are serial numbered 468,097-554,446.
Add 20% for nickel finish (mostly w/pearl grips).
Add 60% for first model (Type I) mfg. 1903-1911 if in 100%-98% condition.

If lower than 98%, add 20%.
Add 30% for Type II if in 100%-98% condition.
Add 10% with original box and instructions.
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Option 2

Model 1903 General Officer's Pistol

32 ACP cal., blue (mfg. until 1942) or parkerized (mfg. started 1942) finish.

100%--- - 98%-- --95%--- --90%--- -80%--- 70%--- 60%

N/A--- $1,800--- $1,500--- $1,250--- $975--- $875--- $775


Now you must be honest with yourself and answer the question of the shape the gun is in. Keep in mind that the 100% basicly = New & 50% is nearly worn out on these models. I envy you for what you have and I hope you take great care to ensure it stays in good shape.

Good Luck & Happy Shooting !!

Answer 2

Are you sure its .32 caliber and not .38, for some reason .32 doesn't seem right to me.

It could be a Colt Mustang or Mustang II, it might be a model 1902 or a model 1903.

Actually it might be the 1903. The Colt 1903 came in .32 caliber and is a small hammerless semi-auto pistol.

Without a picture its hard for me to make a good guess as to what it could be but type those models into google image and compare them to yours.

Answer 3

No. you may in common terms use .32 ACP ammunition. With a priceless few execptions (.22 S/.22 long out of a .22LR gun; .38 specific out of a .357 Magnum, .44Special out of a .40 4 Magnum barrel) in case you utilize any ammunition different than what the gun is designed for, it incredibly is going to the two fail to chamber, fail to fire, or would harm your gun and your self if it certainly chambers and fires.

Answer 4

Look it over with a magnifying glass. You need to copy down name of manufacturer, date, caliber (exact spelling). Go to GUNSAMERICA and punch up the data. It will tell you what you have and what they are selling for.