Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless
An iconic sidearm issued to a significant number of generals and other high-ranking U.S. officers, the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless chambered in 32 ACP is a beautiful, elegant, and still-reliable pistol. This triumph of sleek, rounded (non-snagging) art deco craftsmanship was the product of none other than John Moses Browning and popular with notables from General George Patton, to Humphrey Bogart and John Dillinger. It will feel right at home to fans of the Colt 1911 platform, as the Colt 1903 previews many of the features of the M1911.
Colt 1911
No list of classic WWI-era handguns would be complete without the inclusion of the M1911 pistol or Colt 1911. Chambered for the robust 45 ACP cartridge, the Colt 1911 is perhaps the only firearm that has remained in consistent military and law enforcement use for well over 100 years. It is also likely the most-copied firearm, certainly handgun, platform in history.
Mauser C96
The classic “Broomhandle” Mauser C96 was officially a sidearm for the Central Powers in WWI, particularly Germany and Austria-Hungary. However, their accuracy, reliability, and comparatively high-capacity made them popular enough with the British before the war that many British officers carried them into battle. The fact that they were chambered for the high-velocity 762x25mm Mauser cartridge did not hurt either. In addition to their graceful charm and exceptional quality, WWI handguns like the Colt 1903 and the Mauser C96 can also prove a great investment. Vintage and antique firearms in good condition are widely considered an investment. Gun values for collectible firearms have often proved unlikely to depreciate and often appreciate.
Nagant M1895 Revolver
Of course, it would not do to leave out an inclusion for the wheelgun crowd. Though it was of Belgian origin, the Nagant was primarily used by the Russian Empire in WWI. In addition to firing the odd proprietary 762x38mmR cartridge, the 7-shot Nagant M1895 is unique in another way. When the hammer is cocked back, the cylinder moves forward, creating a spaceless “gas-seal” between the cylinder and the barrel. That seal not only increases muzzle velocity, it also lends the Nagant the distinction of being one of the only revolvers ever produced that can be effectively suppressed.
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