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Colt 1908 Vest Pocket 25ACP SN:287548 MFG:1921 Factory Engraved

  • Caliber: 25ACP
  • Era: Pre-War
  • Factory Engraved: Yes
  • Factory Order Number: 2767/1
  • Finish: Fine Brushed Blue
  • Serial Number: 287548
  • Shipment Type: Commercial
  • Shipped To: Watkins-Cottrell Company
  • Year: 1921

This Colt 1908 Vest Pocket was shipped to The Watkins-Cottrell Company of Richmond, Virginia on April 6th, 1921 in a single gun shipment.  It mentions that it was sold to Z.V. Pate. 

The factory letter confirms the factory engraving on this pistol and the factory flat top Pearl grips.  The trigger, thumb safety and slide safety are finished in Colt's case color.