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Object Name |
Pistol, Automatic |
Common Name |
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless |
Catalog Number |
2002.16.1 |
Maker |
Colt Fire Arms Manufacturing Company |
Date |
1942-1950 |
Material(s) |
Wood/Steel |
Dimensions |
H-4.5 W-1 D-6.875 inches |
Description |
This is a Colt .32 caliber automatic pistol. It has diamond pattern wooden grips and a dark gray chemical finish. There is a nickel logo seal on both grips with a rearing horse in relief. The pistol has a blade sight. The pistol has a spring loaded steel frame clip with the same finish. |
Notes |
This pistol was worn by General William R. Buster. Buster served as a battalion commander with the 92nd Armored Field Artillery during WWII. The Second Armored Division served in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. |
Collection |
Mildred M. Buster Collection |
Event |
World War II |
People |
Colt Fire Arms Manufacturing Company Buster, William R. |
Subjects |
Pistols Weapons World War II |
Search Terms |
World War II World War Two World War, 1939-1945 Weapons |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |