Colt Model M.380 ACP Serial Number 1 - shipped to J.R. Hegeman in 1908. Hegeman, a vice president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, of New York, was very active between 1885 and 1925, and was interested in Colt arms only. Hegeman was truly a pioneer in Colt collecting and presumably had some fantastic connections within the Colt. Serial number lookup. Colt MK IV series 80 number FR18567E model 1911. In good working condition. Just wondering when - Answered by a verified Firearms Expert. A Tale of Two Colts in.380. When referring to Colt 1911 pistols, the first models that come to mind are the standard-sized semi-autos chambered in.45 ACP. But many years ago, Colt manufactured a. Find Serial Number. Please be advised that the information provided here is approximate, and should not be relied upon for legal, compliance, valuation, or other purposes which require definitive documentation. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply.
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Colt 380 Polymer
LSB#: 201106MW82
Make: Colt
Model: 1908 Type IV Pocket Hammerless
Serial Number: 113415
Year of Manufacture: 1933 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .380 A.C.P.
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / PATENTED APR. 20. 1897. DEC. 22. 1903.”, and at the rear with a Rampant Colt logo. The left side of the frame is marked “113415”. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .380 HAMMERLESS”. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and “1”, the right is marked “75”. The bottom of the slide is marked “113415”.
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded bladed fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top square notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
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Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with a forward facing silver Colt medallion on the left panel, rear facing medallion on the right. The grips show minor handling wear. There is some verdigris at the medallions and screw escutcheons. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
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Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges, most notable at the leading edges of the slide. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs, scratches and spots of surface oxidation. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and the slide is tight to the frame. It has a grip safety, magazine disconnect and a manual safety. The safety can be used to lock the slide back. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 7-round magazine marked “CAL.380 / COLT” on the floorplate and the top portion of the body finished “in the white”. The magazine has minor operational wear, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Fine condition
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless is a semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning, and was the 2nd of the Colt concealed hammer models, following the Model 1903. Despite the title ‘Hammerless’, the M1903 and M1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. These pistols were popular civilian firearms for much of their life, and also served as United States General Officer pistols from the 1940s until their replacement by the M15 General Officers pistol in the 1970s. The Office of Strategic Services issued the Model 1903 to its officers during World War II and it was a popular back-up/off-duty model with police officers in the United States. Gangsters also favored this pistol, including Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger. This is a Colt 1908 Type IV Pocket Hammerless semi-auto made in 1933. It is in about Very Good-Fine condition with about 93% of its blued finish remaining. The bore is great, the grips show minor handling wear and the mechanics are strong. This model is highly collected and should be of interest to the Colt collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!