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Colt 1908 Hammerless .380–RARE NICKEL, 98% FACTORY FINISH, 1936, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101203902 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - 1908 - Colt Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Colt, Year 1936, .380 ACP, 1lb 7oz
Serial Number: 121019
The Colt 1908 is a near identical big brother to the Colt 1903 Pocket, both designed by John Browning. One of Colt’s most successful small semi-auto pistols made from 1908 to 1945, these are finely finished, hand fitted works of art that are never to be seen again. This fine Colt, sn121019 made in 1936, is a super find in that it retains 98.5% of its original factory nickel finish and excellent walnut grips (a rare combination as most nickel finished Colt 1908 were shipped with Pearl grips). Most collectors are aware that even a small loss of nickel finish on a vintage Colt shows up as an unattractive finish. This gun has only a few specks of finish loss as shown in the photos. The Blue Book of Gun Values proclaims that the 1908 in nickel finish gets a 100% added value compared to a similar condition 1908 in blue finish. That is a sure indication of rarity. The bore on this gun perfect with no pitting and high shine, the mechanics are superb, and there are no flaws. Has the original and correct nickel magazine. What a great looking gun, and a joy to shoot with its full steel frame and nice weight. If you want to introduce a new shooter to a larger caliber than a .22LR, a .380 that has some weight helps tame the bite until they become accustomed to the more noticeable recoil of the centerfire cartridges. This gun won’t last long, so don’t hesitate or she will be gone! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 3 3/4"
Bores: excellent Mirror with strong rifling
% Blue: factory nickel 99%
Sights: rear drift adjustable; fixed front; factory
Action
Action: semi-automatic
Screws: perfect
Trigger Type: crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
Stock
Type: walnut grips
Checkering Condition: excellent
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes