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Colt 1908 Vest Pocket 25 ACP SN: 289153

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Colt 1908 Vest Pocket 25 ACP SN: 289153
with superb carved ivory grips featuring dragons in high relief on both sides. Pocket pistol manufactured circa 1921, features blued finish, 2" barrel, fixed sights, rear cocking serrations on the slide, smooth case hardened trigger, thumb safety, grip safety, 6 round factory magazine with heel release. Bore is very good. Retains 85% original finish with some losses from carry and cleaning, scattered pinprick patina. Includes original factory hard rubber grips and a spare magazine, in a WWII era wood presentation case with fitted compartments. This Colt was sold more than 25 years ago for Ray Hastey, who was a WWII Army Air Corps officer and liaison to the Flying Tigers in China. Mr. Hastey achieved the rank of full Colonel after WWII, where his duties in China brought him in contact with the O.S.S. and the highest ranking Chinese politicians, warlords, and mercenaries. This pistol was presented to him by a Chinese politician who had a master carve the grips in Hong Kong. "Little John" Gangel knew Mr. Hastey from he 1960's when he operated "The We Shoppe" on Main Street in Huntington Beach CA. Letter from Little John included to the successful bidder.
Condition is NRA Good++
**C&R Firearm**