Just received my great granddaddy's colt

[SouthTX1911]

I was ecstatic to say the least. I was promised this gun when I was in high school. Made my grandad promise i could have it when he died. He said my uncle would get it but if it didnt work out then it would be mine. My uncle sadly passed away two weeks ago so my Nanny gave it to me this week.

My Great Granddaddy was a police officer in Port Arthur, Tx during the 40's and 50's. This was his pistol he carried everyday for work.

Looking for any info y'all might have on this pistol and holster. Would love to hear y'all's stories if y'all have any experience with this gun or experience with law enforcement during that time period. I never knew him and I just want to get a slight glimpse into his life back then.
All I know is its a Colt 1903 hammer less .32 auto. Serials lead me to believe built in 1931 but not sure.
Holster says Hand Crafted by JD Kimball

Thanks y'all.

[SouthTX1911]

I would also love some thoughts on carrying or putting away and if any of y'all carry one. Such a sweet feeling gun.

[black42]

Nice looking pistol

[rossivey]

Sweet! My step brother has an old Colt 32Auto but his isn't stainless and no where near the condition yours is nor does it hold the sentimental value. Hold on to it, that's a keepsake for life right there!

[Ron]

Very nice!

[SouthTX1911]

No worries about getting rid of it. I plan on it going to one of my boys and on down the line. Ill spell it out in a will and everything that it is to stay in our family. My Nanny made me promise to take really good care of it, which I most definitely will.

[neskora]

That thing's nice!!!

[Phillip Fields]

I wouldn't carry it everyday but would carry it ocassionaly in honor of his memory.

[Mayhem]

that is one sweet pistol with a great story behind it. put it in the safe so nothing happens to it.

[lesson 101]

That is a fine piece !!

[Hammer1]

Heres one my dad left me. It was his dads. Has a 5 digit serial number on it. Made in 1908. No way I would carry it in a pocket. The slide safty comes of way to easy. Ive never seen a plated one like the one above

[Humper]

That is a very fine looking colt. I would recommend a nice silicone sock to keep it in.

[large car]

Nice colt.

[Muddy Bud]

That is one sharp looking pistol you have aquired. Im sure there is a lot of history in that ride.

[chrisgunguy]

Nice. I wouldn't carry it though. In the unfortunate event you are forced to use it, you may lose it.