Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP, 2 inch Barrel, 1920 Production, Blued, Matching Frame/Slide Numbers
This 1920 Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a micro .25 ACP pistol built with a forged steel slide and frame and finished in blue with color casehardened small parts. It features matching serial numbers on the frame and slide, early slide legend patterning, and classic Colt hard-rubber grips. Designed by John M. Browning and internally designated by Colt as the Model N, it embodies the compact vest-pocket format with period-correct markings and safeties.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows handling wear with scattered scratches and blemishes. There are areas of surface rust and finish loss.
What's Included
- Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket pistol
- One 6-round steel single-stack magazine (pattern for Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket, .25 ACP)
Built on a forged steel slide and frame with a blued finish and color casehardened small parts, this Model 1908 reflects Colt’s vest-pocket construction approach of the era. The pistol is striker-fired, single-action, and blowback-operated, with a hammerless profile that complements its compact dimensions.
Safety equipment is comprehensive for its size, including a manual thumb safety, a grip safety, and a magazine disconnect safety. These features align with the model’s period design intent while remaining practical for handling.
Markings are noteworthy. The right-side slide legend reads "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 25." The left-side patent block runs through JAN.25,1910 and omits the JULY 31, 1917 line, indicating an early slide legend pattern. A Rampant Colt logo appears behind the rear slide serrations, and the frame and slide retain matching serial numbers.
Sighting is via a small front blade, a shallow sighting trough, and an integral rear notch. The 2 inch barrel and micro form factor suit the vest-pocket concept, while the checkered black hard-rubber 'COLT' banner grips with the Rampant Colt provide period-correct texture and branding.