Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP Micro Pistol, Blued, 2-inch Barrel, 6+1, Manufactured 1924
This Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a micro .25 ACP pistol manufactured in 1924. Designed by John M. Browning and known internally as the Model N, it pairs a blued steel build with integral sights and iconic Colt hard-rubber grips. With a 2-inch barrel and 6+1 capacity, it is a compact, period-correct example of Colt's classic pocket automatic.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. The metal surfaces show some scratches and blemishes from prior handling. The bore is clean and shiny with a bright, reflective appearance.
What’s Included
- Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP pistol
- 1x 6-round single-column steel magazine (Vest Pocket pattern)
Manufactured in the USA in 1924, this Model 1908 Vest Pocket reflects the post-1917 patent legend era. The design is John M. Browning's striker-fired, single-action, simple blowback system, executed in Colt's micro-format pocket pistol known internally as the Model N.
Dimensions are compact and purposeful: the barrel measures 2 inches and overall length is approximately 4.5 inches. Capacity is 6+1 rounds of .25 ACP, fed from a single-column magazine. The slide features rear vertical serrations and a longitudinal top sighting groove that works with the integral front blade and rear notch.
Both slide and frame wear a blued finish over carbon steel. The right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 25". The left side lists patents including July 31, 1917, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The trigger shows case-hardened colors. Grips are two-piece black hard rubber with checkering, a large COLT banner, and the Rampant Colt emblem.
Safety features include a thumb safety, grip safety, and magazine disconnect. Approximately 420,705 examples of the Model 1908 Vest Pocket were produced from 1908 to 1948, and this 1924 pistol aligns with the interwar production details that define the model's mature configuration.