Tribute 1903 Pistols will ever be produced. For so many historic firearm collectors, this exciting reissue has marked the return of one of Colt’s greatest guns. Armament Corp, Colt has authorized the reissue of the Model 1903 “General Officer’s Pistol” in all of its former glory. Many collectors consider the Model 1903 one of Browning’s greatest design accomplishments. were among the recipients of the first military-issued Colt 1903 pistols. Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Marshall, and George S. Its “flat as a book” design and smooth lines perfectly suited an officer on the move. 32 ACP caliber Model 1903 was lighter than the. As a result, the military needed to ensure that its leaders in the field were equipped with an easy-to-carry and reliably lethal sidearm. World War II fighting, however, required general officers to be more mobile. In past conflicts, most generals and other high-ranking officers commanded troops far from the frontline action. The idea of supplying general officers with a standard pistol was a sign that the old rules of warfare had changed. We are proud to honor the distinguished career of this legendary American military leader and grateful that the concept and design of the Tribute has been officially authorized by the Family of General George S. Craftsmen commissioned specifically for this project by America Remembers decorate each pistol in shimmering nickel and 24-karat gold accents, transforming this iconic sidearm into a work of art. 32 ACP issued in a limited edition of 300. Tribute 1903 Pistol is issued exclusively by America Remembers on a working Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol in caliber. One vintage Colt ad described the Pocket Model Hammerless Automatic as “powerful, accurate and utterly dependable” and claimed that the pistol “withstood every test of reliability, durability and safety and as an instrument for practical, instant and unfailing protection, has no equal.” That internal hammer, combined with a lightweight, low-profile frame, set the 1903 apart from other pistols of its time. Despite being called the “Pocket Hammerless,” the Model 1903 actually has a hammer concealed inside the slide. The Colt 1903: Protection Without EqualĬreated by legendary gunsmith John Moses Browning, the American-made Colt Model 1903 was one of the first semi-automatic pistols on the market. has earned his place in the pantheon of American legends. There is no question that General George S. His decisive victories in North Africa, Sicily, across France and into Germany played a pivotal role in ending the war. He didn’t just win battles, he devastated the enemy. It’s reported that some German generals admitted that he was the American field commander they most feared. His leadership and strategic vision made him one of the most successful and effective U.S. His speed and aggression on the battlefield made him unstoppable. In combat, Patton was a master of mechanized warfare. Fighting for freedom was the fulfillment of his life’s destiny.ĭuring World War II, he seemed fearless, unstoppable, and even bulletproof. was a military genius whose entire life was spent in preparation for battle. He was a visionary leader, a true patriot, and a fierce warrior. A Man of Country, a Man of Faith, and a Man of WarĪmerica will never have another military leader like General George S.