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

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.