Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol, Boxed, #375139, FB01531

Description

Synopsis:

Phenomenal Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol, in original matching box having Chicago retailer label, complete with original hang tag and cleaning brush.

Description:

Standard configuration Colt 1908 Pistol in .25 ACP with two line Colt address on left side of slide referencing manufacturer, location, and patents. Rampant Colt behind slide serrations. Left side of frame with full SN and inspection marking. Right side of slide referencing model and caliber. “91” on right upper trigger guard web. Fitted with walnut checkered grips each with Rampant Colt medallion. Original dual tone magazine with fixed floorplate marked “CAL .25/COLT”. Complete with original Colt shipping box with penciled matching number on bottom, no suggestion of alteration, and “COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOL” end label. Included is original hang tag and bristle brush. No instruction leaflet.

Condition:

99%+ bright original finish, fine sharp edge wear on each side of frame near trigger cut out and a small blemish on left upper frontstrap. Brilliant color case hardening on trigger, thumb safety, and grip safety showing no fading. Comparable condition grips with oil darkening. VG/VG+ hang tag and box, the box showing usual shelf wear and scattered losses along edges. A wonderful Colt M1908 Vest Pocket Pistol, made 1929, in its original box with a Chicago retailer label!