Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol

[giggitygiggity]

Is anyone familiar with this pistol? What's a fair price for one made in 1914 with about 80% of its bluing in tact and very minor pitting on the front of the trigger guard? It is just the pistol and one mag (no box and/or papers).

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

In this area, expect to pay $5-600 for a semi clean (but original finish) Vest Pocket, less if it was refinished at some point in the past or has aftermarket grips.

They shoot nice, but .25 ammo is outrageously expensive. Must be gripped very tightly for reliable functioning.

 

[Monac]

I don't know anything about prices these days, except that nice vintage Colt automatics go for a lot. People's opinions on what constitutes 80% finish and minor pitting vary a lot (especially depending on if they are buying or selling) so most people would tell you they need to see good photos to give you a reasonable estimate. As a ballpark, and as a buyer, NIGHTLORD40K's figures sound good to me.

 

[Gordon]

Sold my nice one (80%) for $500 last year, I kept this weirdest.25 ACP and a TP70 DA .25 , all the other .25s went bye bye.

 

[Monac]

Sold my nice one (80%) for $500 last year, I kept this weirdest.25 ACP and a TP70 DA .25 , all the other .25s went bye bye.
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That's the 25 I would have kept too, Gordon. The French could really turn out a quality product when they wanted to, and for a 25, this is a fine design, IMO.

 

[Gordon]

That was what they used for rural law enforcement ! It is quality and very weird and makes me want to drink champagne .

 

[giggitygiggity]

Cool. I picked up the Colt that I was referring to for $275 total.

 

[theotherwaldo]

Hey Gordon!
Nice catch on the Le Francais pistol - one of the more interesting mechanisms out there. In fact it's one that I'd like to see updated and put back in production.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Cool. I picked up the Colt that I was referring to for $275 total.

Cool! Need pics bro!

 

[George P]

Without pics, it didn't happen!

 

[giggitygiggity]

Haha. Fair enough... here are a couple pics!

 

[George P]

I have one I got from my wife's dad; he carried it when he was Vegas Cop in the 40s and 50s as a backup gun; shoots great!

 

[Patocazador]

That's in real good shape compared to the ones I've seen. You stole it!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

That should be a nice shooter, but it has definitely been refinished. Those originally had a very high gloss blue with casehardening on the trigger and safeties. I would say you still got a good deal, but hardcore Colt collectors probably wouldn't be terribly interested in it.

Pop some little pills in it, give it a Kung Fu grip, and have fun with it!

 

[Gordon]

these Colts are probably safe to carry in the chamber, one of the few old hammerless auto .25 that are. They are also super reliable , I have never seen one jam. And, for a sightless gun, are pretty accurate and excellent pointers

 

[94045]

My Great Uncle Robert carried one all the years he worked for Southern Railway. I believe it was very popular with railroad men.

 

[bannockburn]

Looks to be in decent shape and a really great buy at that price!

 

[Coyote3855]

Refinished or not, and I think it is, I'd give $250 in a Wyoming minute.

 

[luger fan]

I have two. Both 95-98% with box and papers. I THINK I paid about $550 each.

 

[mothernatureson]

I have a vest pocket, made in 1913. very reliable but I dont advise leaving one in the chamber.