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Colt 1908 Vest Pocket 25ACP SN:403978 MFG:1938

  • Era: Pre-War
  • Finish: Fine Brushed Blue
  • Serial Number: 403978
  • Shipment Type: Commercial
  • Shipped To: Von Lengerke and Antoine
  • Year: 1938

This Colt 1908 Vest Pocket was shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago, Illinois on February 1st, 1938 in a 2 gun shipment.  It features Colt's Fine Brushed Blue finish and a set of Pearl Flat top grips.  Accompanying this pistol is the original maroon box.  It has a dark blue label with a "Pearl Blue" sticker on it.  The box is numbered on the bottom side to match the pistol.

The box also has a VL&A sticker added to the box.  Von Lengerke & Antoinne of Chicago IL. was a very popular sporting goods retailer located at 335 Wabash Avenue in downtown Chicago, IL.