Colt's hand crafted stippling and checkering 1903 Pocket Hammerless

[TheBuddhistCowboy]

Is the hand stippling on to of the slide and checkering under the trigger guard only on very early type 1's? I ask because after looking at many on auction sites, I've never noticed this beautiful extra detail work before. Simply gorgeous craftsmanship!

[MUSICALGUNNUT45]

Colt needs to start making this pistol again.

[bddc201]

Seriously doubt the stippling was done one at a time by hand. Probably done with an air hammer.

[MrColt45acp]

@bddc201 Hi, thanks for the comment. The owner of the collection has it on record that it was done by hand at Colt's. At close examination one can see variation in the stipple pattern. Keep in mind at this point many processes were done by hand. The grips were hand checkered as well as hammers and slide stops.

Thanks for watching!

[bddc201]

@MrColt45acp Truly astounding. Would require a formidable commitment to one's craft. Thanks for the reply, keep making great vids!

[dillonjbritt]

but will it blend?

[gunporn68]

There goes my spare time. GOOD on ya, tao.

[MrColt45acp]

@MacTeutates

One very large collection

[thebudgetarmory1]

Has that thing ever been fired?

[MrColt45acp]

@thebudgetarmory1

It the factory for sure, other than that it shows very little wear.

[lynette1953]

is this your personal collection?

,jon



[MrColt45acp]

@lynette1953

no :(

[lynette1953]

@MrColt45acp oh man, well at least you have a wonderful career that allows you to handle these great pieces.

,jon

[shurguardlock]

Thanks for the video. These classic pieces are really great to see.

[ITHINKUREALESUK]

I did, thank you !