Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP, 2 inch Barrel, High-Polish Blue, 1929 Production with Manual
This 1929 Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket, factory designated Model N, is a micro-size .25 ACP pistol with Colt's high-polish blue finish and period-correct case-colored small parts. It features checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions, original slide legends, and a triangular proof on the left front of the trigger guard. The pistol comes with its original manual, adding desirable completeness for collectors. As pictured, both grip screws are missing.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This example shows minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes from light handling. The bore is clean and shiny. Both grip screws are absent, with open escutcheons visible on each grip panel.
What’s Included
- Original manual
- Bore brush
- 1x 6-round steel single-stack detachable magazine
Note: Grip screws are not present/included.
The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a compact, striker-fired, single-action pistol built on a steel frame and finished in Colt's high-polish blue (Carbona) typical of the era. Manufactured in 1929 in the United States, this pre-WWII example reflects the factory's Model N designation for the series.
Period details are well represented, including case-colored small parts (trigger, grip safety, and thumb safety) and checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. The slide carries rear-only vertical serrations, with a small front blade and an integral rear notch for the fixed sights. Please note: the grip screws are not installed.
Chambered in .25 ACP (6.35mm), the pistol uses a simple blowback system with a hammerless profile. Safety features include a manual thumb safety, a grip safety integrated into the backstrap, and a magazine disconnect safety.
The 2-inch barrel and micro size make this a classic vest-pocket format. It feeds from a 6-round single-stack magazine and uses a heel-type magazine catch at the butt, consistent with the model's period design.
Markings include the left slide's two-line Colt address/patent legend with the rampant Colt behind the serrations and the right slide marked "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 25." A triangular proof is present on the left front of the trigger guard.