The pistol has U.S.ACP pistols procured for the military by Colt during WWII.
The pistol has the high polish commercial blue finish and is fitted with checkered walnut grips. The slide has the earlier rounded top rear sight and lower profile blade front sight. The right side of the frame is marked U.S. Colt 1908 Hammerless 380 S Serial Number AboveThe left side of the frame is marked with the serial number above the trigger guard and the pistol is absent of the cannon Ordnance mark on the rear of the frame. The right side of the slide is marked: COLT AUTOMATICCALIBRE.380 HAMMERLESS and the left is marked with the two line address1897 and 1903 patent dates with the Rampant Colt trade mark behind the slide serrations. The magazine is two tone and the floor plate is marked: CAL.380COLT. Procured in far smaller numbers than the Model 1903.32 ACP, the first Model 1908.380 pistols were issued to U.S. Naval Intelligence and the O.S.S. Army and Air Corps General Officers. Complete in an unmarked collectors style cardboard box, instructions and an original cleaning rod. The pistol retains 97 of the original high polished blue finish with some scattered very minor pitting, a few minor scratches and thinning on the rear of the slide. The grips are excellent with the slightest handling marks and sharp checkering. Customer Product Questions There are currently no customer product questions on this lot Related Items Lot 1538: U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Lot 454: Documented U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Lot 440: Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Lot 1515: U.S. World War II Production Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pistol Lot 1497: Engraved, Gold Inlaid Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pistol Sections Home Auctions Consignment Blog FAQ News Services About Us Auction Policy Terms Conditions Privacy Policy Job Postings Careers Contact Order a Catalog Contact Rock Island Auction 7819 42nd Street West Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA 1-309-797-1500 1-800-238-8022 email protected 2021 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act.
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