Somewhat to my surprise, I find myself the new owner of two .32 pistols; a M03 Colt and a M14 Mauser. The sale of my Mitchell Mauser was to have covered a third gun, but the antique Pontiac's AC went to the tune of $550 leaving me enough to pay off the M14 and eventually get a couple hundred rounds of 50's 8mm Yugo.
The M03 Colt I traded my Pedersoli Brown Bess even up for. Serial number dates it to late 1919. I'd rate it at 90%, great barrel, all matching numbers. The previous owner got it from the nephew of a U.S. tank commander who carried it as his back up piece to his .45, which the previous owner kept. Grips are original Colt but a later type - mid 1920's. The previous owner told me it had appraised for $700.
The Mauser is also all matching, about 80%, perfect barrel; serial dates it to late 1918. The pistol has Imperial proofs, double crown U, but no unit markings. I paid $300 for it; almost 1/2 of Gunbroker prices for interwar serial pieces.
I have learned how to and have field stripped both pieces. Both are in really nice shape for 91 and 92 year old guns. I shot the Colt the other week (great) and hope to shoot the Mauser soon. I have found an original interwar holster for the M14 at IMA, left handed even, for $59. I'll probably make the M14 my carry gun depending on the range results, as the M03 seems to be more of a collectors piece.
The M03 Colt I traded my Pedersoli Brown Bess even up for. Serial number dates it to late 1919. I'd rate it at 90%, great barrel, all matching numbers. The previous owner got it from the nephew of a U.S. tank commander who carried it as his back up piece to his .45, which the previous owner kept. Grips are original Colt but a later type - mid 1920's. The previous owner told me it had appraised for $700.
The Mauser is also all matching, about 80%, perfect barrel; serial dates it to late 1918. The pistol has Imperial proofs, double crown U, but no unit markings. I paid $300 for it; almost 1/2 of Gunbroker prices for interwar serial pieces.
I have learned how to and have field stripped both pieces. Both are in really nice shape for 91 and 92 year old guns. I shot the Colt the other week (great) and hope to shoot the Mauser soon. I have found an original interwar holster for the M14 at IMA, left handed even, for $59. I'll probably make the M14 my carry gun depending on the range results, as the M03 seems to be more of a collectors piece.
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