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Colt 1908 Vest Pocket 25ACP SN:381195 MFG:1929

  • Caliber: 25ACP
  • Era: Pre-War
  • Factory Order Number: 17371 / 1
  • Finish: Fine Brushed Blue
  • Serial Number: 381195
  • Shipment Type: Commercial
  • Shipped To: Von Lengerke and Antoine
  • Year: 1929

This Colt 1908 Vest Pocket features Colt's fine brushed blue finish and factory square top, flush medallion Pearl grips.  It was shipped to Von Lengerke and Antoine (VL&A) of Chicago, Illinois on October 14th, 1929 in a single gun shipment.

The pearl grips are engraved with the monogram "LCE" on the left hand grip panel.  It's unclear weather this was engraving was done at the factory or elsewhere.

Accompanying this pistol is the original maroon shipping box with the matching number for the pistol on the bottom.  It has a Pearl Blue sticker above the dark blue label.  The factory hang tag, instructions and wire cleaning brush are also inside the box.