Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless
Serial: 257055
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .25 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic with Colt Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless in .25 ACP exemplifies the early 20th-century ideal of a truly concealable defensive pistol, combining John Browning’s compact engineering with Colt’s manufacturing standards. Built on a simple blowback, single-action system with an enclosed hammer, it was designed to minimize snagging while maintaining reliable operation. Its short 2-inch barrel, fixed sights, and six-round detachable magazine created a package optimized for discreet carry and close-range personal defense. Early production commonly featured checkered hard-rubber grips for a secure hold, while later examples adopted walnut or synthetic grip panels, reflecting changing tastes and materials over its long production life.
Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless
Serial: 257055
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .25 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic with Colt Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless in .25 ACP exemplifies the early 20th-century ideal of a truly concealable defensive pistol, combining John Browning’s compact engineering with Colt’s manufacturing standards. Built on a simple blowback, single-action system with an enclosed hammer, it was designed to minimize snagging while maintaining reliable operation. Its short 2-inch barrel, fixed sights, and six-round detachable magazine created a package optimized for discreet carry and close-range personal defense. Early production commonly featured checkered hard-rubber grips for a secure hold, while later examples adopted walnut or synthetic grip panels, reflecting changing tastes and materials over its long production life.
Manufactured from 1908 through 1946, the Vest Pocket Hammerless saw widespread civilian and professional use and was offered in numerous factory finishes, ranging from standard blued pistols to nickel and elaborately engraved variants. A magazine disconnect safety was added after 1916, illustrating Colt’s effort to incorporate evolving safety expectations without compromising the pistol’s compact handling characteristics. The example described here, with its blued finish and checkered synthetic grips bearing Colt logos, retains the clean lines and understated controls that made the model popular for pocket and vest carry. Today, the 1908 is valued not only as a practical artifact of early concealed-carry culture, but also as a collectible expression of Browning-era design and Colt’s role in shaping the pocket pistol tradition.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1154449760 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-22 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
414 |
