Make: Colt

Model: 1908 Vest Pocket

Serial Number: 360767

Year of Manufacture: 1926

Caliber: .25 ACP (6.35mm Browning)

Action Type: Striker-Fired Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 2"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tiny blade that sits in the front of the "U" groove that runs the length of the slide. The rear sight is a tiny square notch in the back of the groove. The groove has fine serrations for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have even light handling wear with a few compressions and light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color Controls

Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered minor erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. Most of the balance is evenly scattered minor oxidation. There is a little minor erosion along the top-left of the slide. The grip areas show light handling wear. There are a few minor nicks and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single six round two-tone magazine.

Our Assessment: The Model 1908 Vest Pocket is a compact, hammerless, striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol. Manufactured by the Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1908 to 1948, it was marketed as a small concealable firearm, which could be easily tucked into a gentleman's vest pocket for unobtrusive carry. Created by famed firearms designer John Moses Browning, the Model 1908 followed Browning's earlier European version, the FN Model 1906.

This example is in Very Good condition with about 85% of its original metal finish remaining. The bore is in good shape, showing less erosion than is common for these pistols in our experience. This is a cute little pistol that can be carried just about anywhere, and is perfect for concealed carry or to round out an early Colt semi-automatic collection. Please see our photos and good luck!