Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP Micro Pistol, 1920 Production, Blued, 2.1 in Barrel, 6+1
Manufactured in 1920, this Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket (also known as the Colt Model N) is a John M. Browning design and the U.S. counterpart to the FN 1906. It is a micro-size, blued steel, hammerless .25 ACP with period-correct slide legends and a matching number on the underside of the slide. Compact, well-appointed, and collectible, it features classic Colt hard-rubber grips and thoughtful safety features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Handling and use marks are present. Refer to the photos for close-ups. Good condition for its age.
What's Included
- Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket pistol
- One 6-round steel magazine
This 1908 Vest Pocket is a micro .25 ACP with a 2.1 inch barrel and a 6+1 capacity, built on Colt’s blued steel frame and slide. It is striker-fired, simple blowback, and hammerless, combining compact size with straightforward operation.
Designed by John M. Browning as the American counterpart to the FN 1906, this example carries its correct 1920-era markings: the right-side legend reads "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 25," and the left-side patent line runs through Jan. 25, 1910 with no 1917 date, consistent with this serial range.
The slide shows rear vertical serrations and an external extractor. Sighting is through a small front blade and a longitudinal top U-groove channel, giving a fixed, low-profile sight picture appropriate to its size and era.
Original-style black hard-rubber grips feature the checkered "COLT" banner with the Rampant Colt motif. The slide bears a matching number on its underside, aligning with the pistol’s serial, a desirable detail for collectors.