ATLAS
COLLECTIBLE FIREARMS

Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present a historical masterpiece of American military provenance: an original 1942 Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless General Officers semi-automatic pistol chambered in .32 ACP. Manufactured in 1942 during the height of World War II, this documented military pistol carries serial number 567994 sharply stamped on the frame and bears the crisp factory military stamp "U.S. PROPERTY" on the right side of the frame. This identical pistol is explicitly documented and listed by serial number on page 73 of the authoritative reference book U.S. General Officers Pistols: A Collector's Guide by Kevin Williams and Dr. John W. Brunner, confirming its official issuance on July 7, 1969, to Brigadier General Albert Edward Hunter, a distinguished West Point graduate whose decorated military career included extensive service in the Vietnam War earning the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Air Medal.
Outfitted with period-correct military specifications, the pistol features a 3.75-inch barrel, fixed front sight, drift-adjustable rear sight, manual thumb safety, grip safety, and two-piece full-checkered walnut grip panels. Accompanying this exceptional military treasure is a signed provenance letter from Nancy S. Hunter, widow of Brig. Gen. Albert E. Hunter, explicitly referencing pistol serial number 567994 as belonging to her late husband upon gifting it to Col. Herbert I. Stern. The historical archive package is completed with an original 8-round military magazine and a black Uncle Mike's Sidekick nylon belt holster.
The overall cosmetic condition of this General Officers Colt 1903 remains in very good historical condition, retaining approximately 98% of its dark Parkerized military style finish with minor, superficial handling marks and light, scattered freckling on the front strap and grip safety. The original checkered walnut grips remain very good with mild diamond flattening on the right panel consistent with military carry and usage. Mechanically, the blowback action operates with vault-tight, military-grade precision, cycling smoothly with a tight slide-to-frame fit and crisp trigger release. The 3.75-inch barrel preserves a good, bright bore with sharp, well-defined rifling lines throughout.