This is a very fine, all original, U.S. Property marked Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Pistol manufactured in late 1940 in the desirable .380 ACP caliber. It is complete with its original shipping box and instruction manual. The right side of the frame has the "U.S. PROPERTY" markings along with a small Cross-Cannon US Ordnance proof on the left side of the frame behind the slide lock. The slide has the later flat top rear sight and standard front sight blade. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line Colt address and patent dates of 1897 and 1903 with the Rampant Colt trademark behind the slide serrations and the right side of the slide marked: "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .380 HAMMERLESS". The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "VP" proof and the letter "X", and the right side is stamped with the Colt sub inspector proof of "57". The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number above the trigger guard with the correct "M" prefix indicating it was modified by the Colt factory. The magazine is blue and the floor plate is marked: "CAL.380 / COLT". The pistol has the high polish commercial blue finish and is fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver-plated Colt Medallions. It's complete with its original brown cardboard shipping box with the serial number penciled in on the lid along with the name "G.F.DORIOT" ink marked in two spots. The box contains an original cleaning rod and instruction manual.

Very fine condition with 90% plus of the slightly faded original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear overall and thinning and minor scratches on the front and rear grip strap. The grips are in very fine condition with nice distinct checkering overall showing only minor handling marks in a couple places. The shipping box is in good condition with the bottom section intact and the lid having two sides loose and one piece included with the box. A very nice looking early WWII Colt Model 1908 pistol.