The “All American” 1903 “Hammer” Model Pistol

The Colt 1903 “Hammer” Model “All American”

Colt Auto Pistols have really come into their own – especially the ultra-rare “Hammer” Models that lead up to the M1911. Yes, the Model 1900 through the Model 1907 “Hammer” Pistols are becoming the gilt-edged investments in the field of Colt Firearms collecting. They’ve gone up in value tremendously, but they’re still largely “undiscovered.” Gun List (19 Nov 04) says of early Colt Autos, “Values have soared considerably for many pre-World War II, and many wartime and limited-edition postwar versions.” Now, The American Historical Foundation brings you a hand engraved Limited Edition of the Colt 1903 “Hammer” Model – a direct ancestor of the famous Colt M1911. In fact, it is the last antecedent before Colt switched to the then-new .45 ACP caliber. The Colt Model 1903 .38 Rimless “Hammer” Model is very rare; this is not the more-common Colt .380 Hammerless. This features:

The external, visible hammer.
A slightly different caliber, although it sounds the same – .38 Rimless Smokeless for the “Hammer” Model vs. the .380 ACP for the “Hammerless.” This model was the last in this caliber before Colt went to the .45 ACP.
The distinctly different angle of the grip (the “Hammer” model is more vertical).

A Remarkable Price for An Engraved Pistol: $101,250!

Not only are these rare, but in engraved form, they are incredibly rare. In our research, we couldn’t find any engraved Model 1903 Hammer Models! We did find that 21 of the Model 1902 were engraved (the same pistol, but 1-1/2” longer barrel). We came across a hand engraved Model 1902, which sold at auction for $101,250! (Greg Martin Auctions – 26 April 05). It features hand engraving and Mother of Pearl grips, but no precious metal plating or inlays.

One of 38

This is a Limited Edition of only 38! – as a tie-in to the significance of its caliber. Special, custom-gunsmithed features include:

A total of six Rubies (red), Diamonds (white) and Sapphires (blue) in the grip inlay.
The grip inlay is solid 24-Karat Gold.
The entire pistol is elegantly plated with 24-Karat Gold for lasting beauty and value.
And to further carry through the theme, the grip inlay is hand engraved with the Federal Shield, symbolic of our country.
Continuing the theme, the hand engraving is all American scroll – some of the best ever created.
To make it particularly spectacular, the grips are genuine Mother of Pearl, which has become hard to get. Pieces of Pearl this thick and this long come from only the largest shells (at least 18” in diameter)!

Fires Colt .38 Rimless

Each fires Colt ".38 Rimless Smokeless" ammunition (larger and more powerful than .380 ACP). This ammunition is still available today on the collector’s market.

Display Case

Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute from dust and unauthorized handling.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of "The 'All American' 1903 'Hammer' Model Pistol", a working original Colt pistol, at the price of $8,995*. Each pistol is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 38, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per pistol. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $100 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $149 to the final payment.

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.