Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless .380 ACP, 3.75-Inch Barrel, 1934 Production Compact SAO Pistol
This 1934 Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless is a John M. Browning-designed, compact .380 ACP pistol with a 3.75-inch barrel from the Pocket Hammerless (Model M) series. It features the classic steel construction, integral fixed sights, and checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions that define this pattern. Notable details include a heel-type magazine release, two-line slide legends, and a simple field-stripping method via the barrel rotation system.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting across the metal surfaces. The exterior shows widespread scratching and blemishing. The rifling is defined but heavily blemished.
What's Included
- Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless .380 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round unmarked steel single-stack magazine with witness holes
- Holster
Designed by John M. Browning, the Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless is a compact, steel-framed .380 ACP that became a benchmark for early 20th-century concealed-carry pistols. This example was manufactured in 1934, placing it within the classic interwar production period of the Model M series.
It operates via simple blowback and is single-action only with an internal hammer. The safety system includes both a grip safety and a manual thumb safety. A heel-type magazine catch complements the design, and the standard capacity is 7+1 rounds.
The slide is configured with vertical rear serrations, no front serrations, and a disassembly notch. Field-stripping is accomplished by aligning the slide notch and rotating the barrel through the ejection port, a hallmark of this pattern.
Fixed sights are integral to the slide, with a blade front and notch rear. The pistol retains the model’s signature checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions and features the period-correct two-line slide legends.