Colt 1908
This is the second of the "interesting" guns out of my Dad's collection. This is the one I remember him carrying off duty when everything else was too big (such as when jogging/wearing sweats and such).
The serial is 396467 and the blue looks about 80% with some minor pitting (this phone camera makes things look MUCH worse than it is). There is some gouging/damage to the slide at the slide lock which you can see in one shot.
I do know this was manufactured in 1933 although that's about the sum total of my knowledge. It does all look original, and despite my inability to get a clear pic the lettering and Colt emblem on the rear of the slide seem crisp and clear,
A with the High Standard thread, I'd appreciate information regarding relative value, keeper vs trader vs plinker, etc.. This one does have some sentimental value so it will likely be a long-term keeper regardless but it's always good to know.
The serial is 396467 and the blue looks about 80% with some minor pitting (this phone camera makes things look MUCH worse than it is). There is some gouging/damage to the slide at the slide lock which you can see in one shot.
I do know this was manufactured in 1933 although that's about the sum total of my knowledge. It does all look original, and despite my inability to get a clear pic the lettering and Colt emblem on the rear of the slide seem crisp and clear,
A with the High Standard thread, I'd appreciate information regarding relative value, keeper vs trader vs plinker, etc.. This one does have some sentimental value so it will likely be a long-term keeper regardless but it's always good to know.
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What is a reasonable offer for a colt 1908 25acp.
A friend is selling his and hasnt set a price yet.
He got it from the son of the original owner a few years ago.
He believes it was made in the early 1920s.
It is in exc cond 95%+(muzzle wear).
It has black plastic colt grips,colt name on mag,ser#302xxx.
Case colors are all vivid.
Bore is perfect.
He has the original box and some paperwork.
The box is in poor to fair cond.
As a John Browning design gun collector I am interested in making him an offer.
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This one looks like the finish is factory original. Not sure about the grips though most of the fairly early ones are seen with the black plastic/hard rubber? grips. Judge Colt would know, of course.
Don't agree with your 80% assessment though. Looks like it was carried loose in pocket along with keys and coins. 60% at best, IMHO.
Bought a Bernardelli "Vest Pocket" model years ago that was pocket carried as a back up, when nothing bigger would have worked. Funny thing it was so filled with lint and assorted pocket detritus, it was inoperable. Good thing as it was never needed, talk about being up s**t creek without a paddle.0 -
the checkered walnut was a $12.00 option at the time. for the same 12 bucks you could have ivory too. 0 -
Okay so aside from the finish ... anything on the rest? 0 -
I'd say a solid $400 any day of the week.
It's a keeper, a plinker, and a carrier.
You'll find that colts of this vintage are probably some of the nicest guns around. You'll fire it, and it will have a "snap" to it. Don't think that a .25 can't hurt you- it will definitely ruin someone's day!
Because these were "pocket pistols", they will have a lot of lint, etc. in them. It's a good idea to disassemble and clean it.
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That's what I needed to know, thanks! 0
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