ENGRAVED COLT 1908 380 Model M Pocket Hammerless
SALE PENDING
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.
Certified funds unless I know you. Personal checks will be held until cleared.
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