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AUCTION ITEM
Regional Firearms Auction (June 27 & 28, 2009)
Lot #: 1228
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $2,750
Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Caliber Pocket Pistol
LOT SOLD
Serial #: 74615 Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1908 Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 ACP Catalog Page: 105
Barrel Length: 2 inch round Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber Stock: N/A
Sell Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009
Condition Rating: OB PRF
Description: Manufactured in 1912 and subsequently custom engraved. Scroll engraved slide and frame with gold inlaid borders. Standard two-line caliber marking on the right side of the slide and two-line Colt Hartford address/patent dates (1896, 1897, 1903 and 1910) on the left. The engraver's initials that appear to be "JTB" are marked on the right trigger guard bow. Fitted with checkered grips with "COLT" banners at the tops and Rampant Colts backed by a stylized "C" at the bottoms. With a two-tone unmarked magazine.
Condition: Custom engraved and finished with virtually all of the current blue finish remaining with limited handling marks. The markings are visible. The engraving is clear and crisp. The grips are very good with minimal handling wear. Mechanically excellent.
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