Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless N .25 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol (1915, 2 inch Barrel)
This Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a WWI-era, USA-made micro pistol with a 1915 production ship-date range per the provided serial lookup. It is chambered in .25 ACP and built around a straight blowback, single-action design with a manual safety lever. Markings include Colt Hartford address lines, multiple patent dates, "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25," and the rampant colt logo on the slide.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The blueing is mostly gone to a dull gray with blotchy wear. There is packed dust and oxidation present.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- 1x 6-round detachable box magazine with witness holes (as shown)
Compact and purpose-built, the Model 1908 Vest Pocket is sized for discreet carry, with a 2 inch barrel and 4.5 inch overall length. This example is the Hammerless N variant, with no external hammer visible and a clean slide profile.
The pistol uses fixed iron sights with a front blade and a rear sight integrated into the slide profile. Rear slide serrations provide purchase for manipulation, and the manual safety lever is present for administrative handling.
Original-style black molded checkered grips are fitted, featuring a large molded "COLT" panel and horse motif. The grips use a single grip screw per side, matching the straightforward, compact layout of the design.
This pistol ships with one 6-round magazine and is rated for a 6+1 capacity. The provided information notes the frame-marked serial number corresponds to a 1915 ship-date/production range, aligning it with the WWI era.