ENGRAVED COLT 1908 380 Model M Pocket Hammerless


Description:
Colt 1908 Automatic hammerless 380 acp pistol
Engraved
Type III (from sn 6K-92K w/o barrel bushing)
Colt Archive letter included.
SN# 31690
Mfg'd 1917
380 acp 
Slide is numbered to the frame "690" marked.
Very nice condition as are the very nice original black rubber grips.
Left side marked: Patented Apr 20, 1897 Dec 22, 1903    Colt's PT FA MFG Co  Hartford CT USA
Colt archive historical letter included: Shipped Harper & Reynolds Co. LA CA  July 5, 1917  one of five. No mention of the engraving in the Colt letter.
According to correspondence on the Colt Forum: this pistol was owned by a large gun store in Long Beach, California. Then the gun store was moved to Kingman, AZ. When the owner died, his son took over and this pistol was sold. I could not corroborate.
FYI  If you are into serial numbers, aside from this listed Type lll 380 with the serial number 31690, I also own the rarer Type ll  sn 3169 with the barrel bushing  if your into these Model M 380 Colt automatic hammerless pistols and want to bundle.

$2250

$25 shipping to your FFL or C&R if legal in your jurisdiction. I follow all laws.
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Handgun Caliber: .38 Auto (.38 ACP)
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1908 Model M 380
Serial Number: 31690
Barrel Length: 3.75
Condition: Great
Metal Condition: Great
Sights: fixed
Engraving: yes
Item Location: Tennessee
Grips: hard rubber

Price: $2,250.00
Shipping: $25.00