Colt Model 1903 .38 Rimless Smokeless

Preparations for manufacturing the .38 Pocket Model probably began early in 1903. The various internal lockwork components, sights, hammer, barrel fittings, grip, magazine release, slide lock bar and takedown mechanism were all identical to that of the Sporting Model. "A substantial amount of the machining and secondary operations on the slide, frame and barrel are the same for both pistols; these parts were probably run on an alternate lot basis through the tool and machining setups. Preparation of forging dies and special machining setups peculiar to the Pocket Model required a few months work." The first guns were probably ready for sale by December of 1903. This gun was produced in 1909.