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1908 Colt vest pocket .25

Frontiersman101
I am looking into buying a 1908 Colt vest pocket .25 hammerless. I have an idea of production dates and things like that. I would like to know what the current value of the gun is. I havn't yet decided if I want one in good condition or not so great condition. I would like to carry it. I would like to get an earlyer one if possible. Can anyone help me out? Any years to avoid? Thanks.
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  • RCrosby
    You might want to check out No. 212515646
    Current bid last time I checked was $175.00
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  • CapnMidnight
    I have one I'm going to try to list Sunday. Serial #293701.
    If you find another pistol to buy, I also have this nice set of stag grips I took off mine. If your interested.
    W.D.
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  • Frontiersman101
    quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
    I have one I'm going to try to list Sunday. Serial #293701.
    If you find another pistol to buy, I also have this nice set of stag grips I took of mine. If your interested.
    W.D.
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    Thanks, I'll check your auction when it comes up. Have you carried yours? If so, how did you like it?
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  • CapnMidnight
    Carried it? A Mouse gun? No sir, it's from an estate I'm doing. I have shot it though, it functions great and reliably. I replaced the Stag grips with original black ones, trying to inprove the collectability of it.
    The smallest pistol I carry is a J frame Smith in 38 special. Shoot someone with that 25 auto and it might make them mad, and I don't run very fast anymore.
    W.D.
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  • Frontiersman101
    Yeah. .25 is enough for me. I know in most cases it will stop who I need it to stop. I have a Glock 36 .45, but I don't like carrying it around. It is just a bit to big for most pockets, and I don't were a belt most of the time.
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  • yonson
    I have one from ca. 1923 & is the best of my .25s (not a target gun as the sights are minimal). Very handy as a carry gun. I expect any gun to be a deterrent to a potential attacker as no sane person wants to get shot. As to the insane ones, the debate goes on forever as to how much firepower you would need. Lots of people are killed with .22s. Go for it.
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  • CapnMidnight
    Steve, Weather has been crappy here, didn't get pictures. I'm busy tomorrow, but should get them wednesday hopefully.
    Keep the faith.
    W.D.
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  • Frontiersman101
    quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
    Steve, Weather has been crappy here, didn't get pictures. I'm busy tomorrow, but should get them wednesday hopefully.
    Keep the faith.
    W.D.


    I will take a look at yours when it comes up. If I find a good deal before that, I may jump on it. But I doubt I will find anything in the next two or three days.
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  • Frontiersman101
    I would go for something like the 1903 or 1908 Colt pockets in .32 or .380, but they look a bit to big to fit in a regular pocket. I think the smallest one of the 1903 is 6 3/4" long. My Glock is the same size, so the only thing that I would gain would be a thinner gun.
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  • yonson
    The 08 Vest Pocket is much smaller than the 03 Pocket, I have one of each. Backstrap safeties need a firm grip and you can only get your middle finger on the short grip of the Vest model, so practice being in a hurry if needed.
    Seems odd that Colt used same model# for Vest Pocket .25 and Pocket .380. ???
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