Colt Automatic Caliber .25 (Junior) .25 ACP Micro Pistol, Nickel, 2.3 in Barrel, 1972, 6+1
Manufactured in 1972, this U.S.-assembled Colt Automatic Caliber .25 (Junior) is a post-1968 GCA variant derived under license from the Astra Cub. It is a true vest-pocket micro pistol with a 2.3-inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, and classic nickel-finished steel construction. Notable features include a heel-type magazine release, fixed sights, and top anti-glare slide serrations. This example does not have a lanyard ring.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Pistol rug
- 1x 6-round steel single-stack magazine with two witness slots and a flush floorplate
This Colt pocket pistol reflects the post-1968 import landscape: it was assembled in the United States and follows the licensed Astra Cub design. The micro format is purpose-built, pairing a 2.3-inch barrel with a 6+1 capacity in .25 ACP. The layout retains a heel-type magazine release and fixed sights suited to the vest-pocket role.
Construction is all steel with a nickel finish on both slide and frame. The slide features rear serrations and top anti-glare serrations, while the sights are a half-moon front blade with an integral rear notch. Checkered wood grips with Colt medallions and an external rounded-spur hammer complete the period-correct 1970s configuration, without a lanyard ring on the frame.
Operation is single-action blowback with a manual thumb safety and a magazine disconnect. The pistol does not have a last-round hold-open. The safety also serves as a slide lock for disassembly, working in concert with the rotating barrel release—an identifying characteristic of this variant.
As a 1970s Colt vest-pocket model, this example brings together U.S. assembly, classic nickel finish, and compact carry dimensions. Its design and features clearly trace to the licensed Astra pattern, offering authentic mechanics and details specific to the era.