COLT 1908 SHANGHAI 380acp Model M
Guns International #: 103589043 Seller's Inventory #: 88771
Category: Colt Pistols - 1908 - Colt Pistols

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Seller: tedm
Member Since: 7/28/16
First Name: Theodore
Last Name: Mayer
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37774
Country: United States
Phone: (919) 819-9400
Number of Active Listings: 7
Total Number of Listings: 70
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
You must inform me and pay return shipping costs if returned
Payment Types Accepted: Money order, cashiers check, personal check will hold til cleared if I don't know you

About Us: 50 + year Colt auto, Hi Standard 22 and Winchester 22 collector. Colt Collector Assoc member. C&R FFL03 .


Description:
Nice condition COLT 1908 
Model M
380 acp
RARE
Shanghai Municipal Police
Shipped to Shanghai Municipal Police on 7/20/1925, 1 of 1200 serial numbered 88200-89339
sn # 88771 
Factory and Shanghai Armory Special features:  "SMP No 829", Lanyard loop, Barrel is matching as marked "829", Slide is marked "829"
Tansley safety removed, Installed left side slide barrel pressure spring, slide lock safety disengaged, special magazine with viewing holes.
See John W Brunner's wonderful book, The Colt Hammerless Automatic Pistol which has pictures and excellent descriptions of these. My personal book is not included, but if you want I can copy pages of these SMP's.
Between 1925 and 1938 Colt shipped 4185 Model M 380's to Shanghai Municipal Police. This example was in the first shipment.

See my other early COLT AUTO listings.

$2500

Shipping is a flat $25 from my C&R to your FFL or C&R if legal in your jurisdiction. I follow all laws.
See some of my other early Colt autos listed on Guns International

SOLD

Handgun Caliber: .380 ACP (9x17mm Browning Short)
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1908 Model M 380
Serial Number: 88771
Barrel Length: 3.75
Condition: good
Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: good
Bore Condition: good
Finish: blue
Sights: fixed