Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP — Scroll Engraved, Attributed to Madeline Crumling (1926), Blued, 2 in Barrel, 6+1
This 1926 Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket stands out for its custom scroll engraving attributed to Madeline Crumling, with a punch-dot background and a tasteful border accent along the slide legend. It is a finely finished, micro-size .25 ACP pistol with a blued steel construction, smooth figured wood grips with gold Colt medallions, and the uncommon right-side slide legend using the British spelling "CALIBRE 25." The pistol is in excellent condition and comes with a letter of authenticity for the engraving and a non-factory glass-top display case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show a few minor scratches and small blemishes. The engraving remains crisp, with well-defined scrollwork and punch-dot backgrounds.
What’s Included
- 1x 6-round magazine
- Glass-top wooden display case with red velvet-lined interior (non-factory)
- Letter of authenticity for engraving
This micro-size Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a striker-fired, single-action, simple blowback pistol chambered in .25 ACP. It features a 2-inch barrel that sits flush with the slide nose, a 6+1 capacity, and a heel-style magazine release. Safety equipment includes a manual thumb safety and a grip safety.
The engraving is a highlight: scrollwork with a punch-dot background on the slide and frame flats, plus a decorative border along the top of the left slide legend. The work is attributed to Madeline Crumling and is supported by a letter of authenticity included with the pistol. The right-side slide legend uses the British spelling "CALIBRE 25," adding a distinctive marking detail.
Construction and finish are classic Colt of the era: a blued slide and blued carbon steel frame, with vertical rear cocking serrations. Sights are fixed, with an integral front blade and a rear notch in the slide. Grips are smooth figured wood panels with inset gold Colt medallions.
Proofs and stamps include the Colt triangle VP proof on the trigger guard and a "25" stamp on the underside of the trigger guard bow. The pistol was manufactured in the interwar period in the USA in 1926, aligning with the noted production era for this model and configuration.