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Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless 380ACP SN:134755 MFG:1943 Navy

  • Caliber: 380ACP
  • Era: Pre-War
  • Finish: Fine Brushed Blue
  • Serial Number: 134755
  • Shipment Type: Military
  • Shipped To: Navy Yard
  • Year: 1943

This Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was shipped to the Transportation Officer, Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.  for the Supply Officer on January 25th, 1943.  Total number of guns in this shipment was 43.

This particular pistol has a bursting bomb on the left side trigger guard and the lack of the U.S. Property on the right hand side of the frame.  

This Colt 1908 is considered a type IV.  It has the rounded front and rear sights, 17 slide serrations, 3 3/4" barrel with integrated barrel bushing and checkered walnut grips.  

The holster is a brown leather snap holster with tan leather webbing.  It's believed that this is a Naval Pilot Holster.