*FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET PISTOL.

*FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET PISTOL. SN 61542. Cal. 25 ACP. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with Colt deep gold medallion smooth pearl grips. Frame & slide are lightly engraved, probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop, with foliate arabesque patterns that have punch dot background. Left side of slide has a wavy line border below and a wavy zig zag border above the slide markings. Rear of slide is engraved in a fan pattern with a foliate arabesque pattern on rear of frame and grip safety. Trigger bow is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a foliate spray on toe of front strap. Right rear side of frame has a flower blossom around the thumb safety stud hole. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol as found, in 25 caliber with 2″ bbl, blue finish, pearl stocks, factory engraved and shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch, New York, NY on Dec. 23, 1911 in a one gun shipment. Few of these little pocket pistols were ever engraved. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 93-94% strong orig blue, slightly thinned over slide with muzzle & sharp edge wear. Grip safety, thumb safety & trigger are mostly gray metal patina with traces of case colors. Left grip has a repaired crack through escutcheon with a large chip missing from front edge. Right grip is fine.Magazine is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39713 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1143	$4,312.50	FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET PISTOL. SN 61542. Cal. 25 ACP. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with Colt deep gold medallion smooth pearl grips. Frame & slide are lightly engraved, probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop, with foliate arabesque patterns that have punch dot background. Left side of slide has a wavy line border below and a wavy zig zag border above the slide markings. Rear of slide is engraved in a fan pattern with a foliate arabesque pattern on rear of frame and grip safety. Trigger bow is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a foliate spray on toe of front strap. Right rear side of frame has a flower blossom around the thumb safety stud hole. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol as found, in 25 caliber with 2″ bbl, blue finish, pearl stocks, factory engraved and shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch, New York, NY on Dec. 23, 1911 in a one gun shipment. Few of these little pocket pistols were ever engraved. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 93-94% strong orig blue, slightly thinned over slide with muzzle & sharp edge wear. Grip safety, thumb safety & trigger are mostly gray metal patina with traces of case colors. Left grip has a repaired crack through escutcheon with a large chip missing from front edge. Right grip is fine.Magazine is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39713 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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