# 40953376

Very Early Production Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol, Two-Digit Serial Number "33"

$ 4949.99

A highly desirable first-year Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistol, manufactured in 1908 and carrying the exceptionally early two-digit serial number “33.” As a near-start-of-production example, this pistol offers standout collector appeal for Colt enthusiasts, early semi-automatic pistol collectors, and anyone seeking a scarce low-serial-number piece from one of Colt’s most iconic pocket pistol lines.

  • Manufactured in 1908—the first year of production for the Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistol
  • Exceptionally early production example with serial number “33”
    • Two-digit serial number places it at the near-start of Model 1908 production
    • Especially desirable to collectors focused on early Colt automatics and low-serial-number firearms
  • Classic Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless configuration
  • Fixed sight setup:
    • Oval blade front sight
    • Rounded notch rear sight
  • Left side of the slide is roll-marked with:
    • Two-line, two-block Colt patent dates
    • Hartford, Conn. address
    • Circled Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations
  • Right side of the slide is roll-marked with the two-line caliber designation
  • Left side of the frame is stamped with the two-digit serial number
  • Left side of the trigger guard is stamped with:
    • “triangle/VP” proof mark
    • “R”
  • Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips featuring:
    • “COLT” branding
    • Rampant Colt logos
  • Includes an unmarked blued magazine

With its first-year 1908 manufacture date, remarkable serial number “33,” proper Colt markings, and classic hard rubber Colt grips, this Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless is a particularly compelling collectible from the earliest days of Colt’s legendary pocket pistol production.

Condition
Very fine, retaining 70% bright original blue finish with cleaned etch pattern light pitting on the right side of the slide, some light pocket pattern edge and high-point wear, some light thinning on the grip straps with a mostly smooth dull-grey patina, some scattered specs of brown patina/freckling, and some light handling marks. The grips are fine with alternating coloration and some minor compression wear to the otherwise defined logos and checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance

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