Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt M1908 Hammerless.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: M1908 Hammerless
Serial: 315294
Date of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: .25 Automatic
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Integral Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Grips with Colt Monograms
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a historically significant semi-automatic pistol that represents one of the finest examples of early 20th-century pocket pistol design and Colt craftsmanship. Introduced in 1908 by Colt's Manufacturing Company, the Vest Pocket was developed as a compact .25 ACP self-loading pistol intended for discreet personal protection. Designed by the renowned firearms inventor John Moses Browning, the pistol features a simple blowback-operated action, a 2-inch barrel, a six-round detachable magazine, and a slim all-steel construction that allowed it to be carried easily in a vest pocket, purse, or small holster. The Model 1908 was manufactured with Colt's exceptional attention to detail, featuring a polished blued finish, checkered hard-rubber grips, fixed sights, and finely machined components that reflected the company's reputation for quality in its era. Its compact dimensions, smooth operation, and reliable design made it popular among civilians, professionals, and as a discreet backup firearm. Produced from 1908 through 1948, with more than 400,000 examples manufactured, the Colt 1908 Vest Pocket remains highly collectible today, with early production examples, high-condition pistols, and factory-engraved or special-finish variations commanding significant interest among Colt collectors. Combining elegant design, historical importance, and Browning's innovative engineering, the Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket stands as one of the most iconic pocket pistols ever produced.
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.
Model: M1908 Hammerless
Serial: 315294
Date of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: .25 Automatic
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Integral Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Grips with Colt Monograms
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a historically significant semi-automatic pistol that represents one of the finest examples of early 20th-century pocket pistol design and Colt craftsmanship. Introduced in 1908 by Colt's Manufacturing Company, the Vest Pocket was developed as a compact .25 ACP self-loading pistol intended for discreet personal protection. Designed by the renowned firearms inventor John Moses Browning, the pistol features a simple blowback-operated action, a 2-inch barrel, a six-round detachable magazine, and a slim all-steel construction that allowed it to be carried easily in a vest pocket, purse, or small holster. The Model 1908 was manufactured with Colt's exceptional attention to detail, featuring a polished blued finish, checkered hard-rubber grips, fixed sights, and finely machined components that reflected the company's reputation for quality in its era. Its compact dimensions, smooth operation, and reliable design made it popular among civilians, professionals, and as a discreet backup firearm. Produced from 1908 through 1948, with more than 400,000 examples manufactured, the Colt 1908 Vest Pocket remains highly collectible today, with early production examples, high-condition pistols, and factory-engraved or special-finish variations commanding significant interest among Colt collectors. Combining elegant design, historical importance, and Browning's innovative engineering, the Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket stands as one of the most iconic pocket pistols ever produced.
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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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/1189193248 |
BidPrice: |
72 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-26 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
540 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-26 17:24:16 |





