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Colt. M1908/U.S. .380 ACP. SN:135219

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,200.00 USD
Colt. M1908/U.S. .380 ACP. SN:135219
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Pistol. Semi-Automatic. 8+1 capacity. WW2 Military issued Pistol. Manufactured in 1942. Type V-Integrated barrel bushing, 3 3/4" barrel. Military sights. Magazine safety . "The General Officers Pistol" Blowback, Single-Action. "U.S. Property on right frame. "Colt Automatic, Calibre .380 Hammerless" on right slide. Rampant Colt and Colt address/patent dates in two lines on left slide. "96" stamped on right triggerguard. Triangle proof, and a feint "E' stamped on left triggerguard. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips with "Rampant Colt" medallions. Served as General Officers pistols from WW2 to the 1970's. The OSS issued them to its Officers during WW2. Comes with original 2-tone magazine. Floorplate marked "CAL .380 COLT". Bore is excellent/Bright. Blued metal finish is about 90%, with scratches/edge wear. There is a area of loss/pitting on the rear of the frame. Grips are good with couple of minor chips. Action is crisp/tight. One of 3,128 .380 pistols procured for the Military during WW2.The first Model 1908's were issued to Naval Intelligence. procured in much smaller numbers than the .32 M1903's. NRA Condition-Near Very Good. C&R Firearm.