berettaprofessor
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No. I'd want three....or four. Love this gun; the way it fits my hand, the thinness for carry. BRING IT BACK!
If colt started making the 1903/1908 pocket hammerless again would you buy one?
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No. I'd want three....or four. Love this gun; the way it fits my hand, the thinness for carry. BRING IT BACK!
SharpsDressedMan
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It just occurred to me that several manufacturers have done limited runs of discontinued guns over the years, to satisfy a limited but loyal market. The Luger was brought back by Interarms, as was the Mauser Hsc. The Radom factory even produced a limited number of P35 Radoms, and they are highly sought by collectors. I think it is important, if Colt does this, that they keep the markings similar or identical to the originals. Fans of "retro" guns also are fond of the retrol look, and fooling with newer, cheaper rollmarks and such is a disaster (Colt did this on the WWII and WWI Repros, and it detracts from the gun, as do the sharp edges 
). If they are not going to do it right, it is better that they don't.
). If they are not going to do it right, it is better that they don't.
jahwarrior
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i'd want one, but in 9mm.
Limited runs + all new tooling = exceptional high retail prices. 
There is no way that Colt - or anyone else - can produce an exact reproduction of the 1903/08 Pocket Pistol, because they'd have to sell them for a price that was so high that potential buyers could buy an original one for less money. :banghead:
They might sub-contract the work overseas, but then it wouldn't be a Colt, but would still be priced over today's popular competition.
But dream on...
There is no way that Colt - or anyone else - can produce an exact reproduction of the 1903/08 Pocket Pistol, because they'd have to sell them for a price that was so high that potential buyers could buy an original one for less money. :banghead:
They might sub-contract the work overseas, but then it wouldn't be a Colt, but would still be priced over today's popular competition.
But dream on...
Mac Attack
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If priced right I would buy one. I figure <$800 would be about the most I would pay for one considering I could buy an original for just about that much.
I have a 1908 which is a great little gun that is a joy to shoot. I used to shoot it frequently until the original magazine split. Since then I have not been able to find a magazine which would feed reliably so I haven't shot it in a couple of years. I also picked up a 1903 barrel and mag and switch them out when I want to shoot .32 ACP. I like shooting it in .32 better but I could not find an aftermarket mag that would feed it reliably at all.
I have a 1908 which is a great little gun that is a joy to shoot. I used to shoot it frequently until the original magazine split. Since then I have not been able to find a magazine which would feed reliably so I haven't shot it in a couple of years. I also picked up a 1903 barrel and mag and switch them out when I want to shoot .32 ACP. I like shooting it in .32 better but I could not find an aftermarket mag that would feed it reliably at all.
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Mac Attack: When Numrich gets the mags back in stock, buy a few and run them. The 5 1903 mags I bought from them have been flawless.
I would defiantly buy a 1903/08 if a quality reproduction was made at an affordable price. IMO, it was ahead of its time as a carry conceal piece. Slim gun, slim controls, smooth edges, internal hammer and perfect dimensions for a pocket,jacket or holster. I'm down to 2 poly pistols now since steel or aluminum isn't any harder to carry, reduces recoil and makes me feel like I'm holding a gun to be proud of.
My Solo is kinda like a modern version of my 1903 but its still not the same thing.
I would defiantly buy a 1903/08 if a quality reproduction was made at an affordable price. IMO, it was ahead of its time as a carry conceal piece. Slim gun, slim controls, smooth edges, internal hammer and perfect dimensions for a pocket,jacket or holster. I'm down to 2 poly pistols now since steel or aluminum isn't any harder to carry, reduces recoil and makes me feel like I'm holding a gun to be proud of.
My Solo is kinda like a modern version of my 1903 but its still not the same thing.
blakeci
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heck, I'd be happy if Colt just made the magazines for 'em again.
I've seen original two-tones going for $100+ on gunbroker
I've seen original two-tones going for $100+ on gunbroker
Colt can't afford R&D+tooling & equipment for a low-sales product that wouldn't justify it.
Colt also doesn't make magazines.
USFA is more willing to experiment with expensive guns, they're more flexible than Colt can be in that area.
Denis
Colt also doesn't make magazines.
USFA is more willing to experiment with expensive guns, they're more flexible than Colt can be in that area.
Denis
berettaprofessor
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Who says it would be low sales? Do u know how many 380s have bben sold in the last 5 years? Enough to make a bunch of companies copy them.
Prof,
The .380 market today runs around $500 per ceiling-wise & it's leaning toward plastic.
A well-made 1903/8 repro would run easily twice that, and quite possibly three times it, even with a cast receiver.
VERY limited sales.
Those who buy a new .380 don't want to spend a grand on one. Why do you think Ruger's LCP is selling so well? It works and it's CHEAP!
The fact that 20 or so people on an Internet gun forum express interest in anything is NO indicator whatever of a national market demand.
Denis
The .380 market today runs around $500 per ceiling-wise & it's leaning toward plastic.
A well-made 1903/8 repro would run easily twice that, and quite possibly three times it, even with a cast receiver.
VERY limited sales.
Those who buy a new .380 don't want to spend a grand on one. Why do you think Ruger's LCP is selling so well? It works and it's CHEAP!
The fact that 20 or so people on an Internet gun forum express interest in anything is NO indicator whatever of a national market demand.
Denis
SharpsDressedMan
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Let's get CZ or maybe that plant in the Phillipines to make it (the one that is making some of the nice 1911 copies).
devildog4329
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+1 to Sharpsdressedman, I believe Armscorp would make a nice one if they wold roll with it.
MikeNice
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Now, if it was made by CZ and sold with a CZ price tag I would definitely consider it.
Isn't the CZ 92 basically the "Baby Browning" with a modern cosmetic overhaul? I don't see it being too hard for them to make a 1908.
Isn't the CZ 92 basically the "Baby Browning" with a modern cosmetic overhaul? I don't see it being too hard for them to make a 1908.
SharpsDressedMan
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Some of these foreign plants have "reasonably priced, skilled labor", modern machining equipment, gun making expertise, and the drive to provide a marketable product and make money. We can only hope.
statelineblues
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I'd love to see some other new parts - barrels (they could experiment with different calibers
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Thats a great idea. I might do that.
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In .380? Yes. Absolutely.
MattTheHat
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I got my new Colt 1903 in last Friday:
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MUSICALGUNNUT45
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WOW!!! heirloom precision custom colt 1908 I'm speachless.
Tinpig
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I love my 1903 as a range pistol, as a piece of history, and as a thing of beauty. But I don't use it as a regular carry gun because of the safety and the caliber. The pistol conceals well and is comfortable to carry, but I have big hands and find the safety too small and thin and difficult to operate reliably, especially without looking.
There are better and cheaper modern small carry pistols.
Nice 1903s are still fairly easy to find, so why reproduce them?
There are better and cheaper modern small carry pistols.
Nice 1903s are still fairly easy to find, so why reproduce them?
jimherb
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I regret selling my 1908. Would buy another.Dr_B
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I just found a 1903 .32 made in 1919 in a local shop. Came with two magazines. Took it to the range; worked perfectly.
Hondo 60
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An 03? That I might do, if the price & caliber were right.
I had use of an 08. (belonged to a friend who let me have it for a couple of months)
It was a .25acp, and while it was a cool little gun, it was too small
& .25acp is not a caliber I would feel comfortable with.
I had use of an 08. (belonged to a friend who let me have it for a couple of months)
It was a .25acp, and while it was a cool little gun, it was too small
& .25acp is not a caliber I would feel comfortable with.
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