Synopsis:

Great looking Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol, nickel finish with Factory Letter, in matching box with literature.

Description:

Standard configuration Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless Pistol with 6-rnd single stack magazine, nickeled finish with nickeled trigger, made 1922, in .25 ACP, two line Colt address on left side of slide referencing manufacturer, location, and patent dates (1896, 1897, 1903, 1910, and 1917). Rampant Colt trademark behind slide serrations. Left side of frame with full serial number and inspection markings on trigger guard web. Right side of slide marked “COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 25”. Assembly number 89 on right upper trigger guard web. Fitted with (real/faux) ivory grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions. Nickeled magazine with “CAL .25/COLT” marked on the floorplate. Complete with high quality reproduction box with label, numbered to match pistol, new Colt Automatic Safety Disconnector pamphlet, and an original Colt factory letter, confirming nickel finish, dated 2017.

Condition:

Beautiful, old re-nickeled finish, with 98% or better coverage, with minor flaking and pinpoint bubbling as often present on original finish pistols. Handling marks around flutes at muzzle. Upgraded faux ivory grips with a few, truly minuscule handling marks. Magazine lightly re-polished. Bright bore with light etching, easily discernible rifling. Crisp reproduction box with minor shelf wear. Excellent factory letter with original signature. A great-looking and complete ensemble with great curb appeal at a price that will not break your bank!