Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP Collector's Information

COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET .25 ACP
General Characteristics	General Specifications & description from a 1920's Colt Catalog.
British Proof marks	Three British Proof marked examples
Cutaway	Model N factory cutaway example
Cutaway	Model N factory cutaway serial number 86222.
Cutaway	Model N factory cutaway serial number 86402.
Cutaway	Astra .22 factory cutaway pre-production prototype model for the Colt Junior
Double Casing	Period double casing
Engraving	Six factory engraved examples
Inscription	Three factory inscribed examples
Finishes - Gold	Three factory engraved silver plated pistols
Finishes - Silver	Two factory engraved gold plated pistols & one gold plated non-engraved pistol
Gold Inlaid	Factory engraved gold inlaid with relief carved monogrammed mother-of-pearl grips
Grip Types - Standard	Four standard grip types for the Model N
Grip Types - Deluxe	Factory deluxe checkered walnut grips, Type I, II & III factory ivory grips, carved steer head mother-of-pearl grips and carved steer head ivory grips
Tansley Device	Magazine safety disconnector
Police Marked Variation	Factory engraved police inscription
Pre/Post-War Variations	Post-WWII examples assembled from pre-war parts
Presentation Cases	Deluxe factory presentation cases for the Model N
Purse Holsters	Two period coin purse holsters for the Model N
Standard Blued Variations	Nine standard blued Model N variations
Unique Serial Numbers	Serial number 1, Serial number 2 and Serial number 400000

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