*COLT MODEL 1908 (380 US PROPERTY MARK).

*COLT MODEL 1908 (380 US PROPERTY MARK). SN 135763. Cal. 380. These Colt pocket automatics were issued to general officers from the early 1940s right up through approximately 1990. The blued 380 variation is the most desirable of the bunch being that there were less produced and they have the larger caliber. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Retains approximately 95% orig blue with just a little bit of spotting on the slide. Grip straps, front and rear, show excellent, retaining better than 90% orig finish with minor freckling. Left side of receiver shows very clean with the SN and the subinspector marks 7 and 4 on triggerbow. Right side of receiver has US property stamp in it with subinspector mark 13 on triggerbow, has some discoloration behind the right grip from somebody’s hand as well as a couple of very small but deep scratches above the triggerguard. Receiver also has a spot of finish rust approximately 1″ long x 3/8″ wide on the very back just below the slide. Slide shows approximately 90% finish with some brown spotting or light rust on both sides that at least some should clean. Grips are sharp with no dents or mar in them. Single two tone magazine has a little bit of fine pitting near the top. All in all a pretty nice little US pocket auto. Mechanics are excellent and bore is bright and shiny. 4-34144 BK105 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	164	$4,025.00	COLT MODEL 1908 (380 US PROPERTY MARK). SN 135763. Cal. 380. These Colt pocket automatics were issued to general officers from the early 1940s right up through approximately 1990. The blued 380 variation is the most desirable of the bunch being that there were less produced and they have the larger caliber. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Retains approximately 95% orig blue with just a little bit of spotting on the slide. Grip straps, front and rear, show excellent, retaining better than 90% orig finish with minor freckling. Left side of receiver shows very clean with the SN and the subinspector marks 7 and 4 on triggerbow. Right side of receiver has US property stamp in it with subinspector mark 13 on triggerbow, has some discoloration behind the right grip from somebody’s hand as well as a couple of very small but deep scratches above the triggerguard. Receiver also has a spot of finish rust approximately 1″ long x 3/8″ wide on the very back just below the slide. Slide shows approximately 90% finish with some brown spotting or light rust on both sides that at least some should clean. Grips are sharp with no dents or mar in them. Single two tone magazine has a little bit of fine pitting near the top. All in all a pretty nice little US pocket auto. Mechanics are excellent and bore is bright and shiny. 4-34144 BK105 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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