Tell me about my Colt 25 ACP Automatic Pistol...

**4V50 Gary** · November 23, 2000, 08:24 AM

I'd like to know what year it was made and the blue book value.

The Serial #120xxx, so it's too early to have the magazine disconnect feature. It's got about 70% of its blue, plastic grips but the Rampant Colt is a bit worn (like an old coin, few details). The Colt on the slide is sharp. Rifling is the sharp but the barrel is pitted. When I disassembled it to clean it, it was evident that the gun was carried (besides worn grips & worn blue) by the heavy dust balls which had collected inside the gun. Yuck.

Thanks Harley (and gang).

Steven Mace · November 23, 2000, 09:34 AM

Gary, I believe you're describing the Colt Model 1908 Hammerless chambered in .25 ACP. Based on the serial number you've posted it was made in 1915, at least a year before the magazine disconnect feature was added. At 70% it could be worth about $200. A slight premium would be added for pearl grips. The value would be doubled if marked "U.S. Property". Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

**James K** · November 23, 2000, 10:25 PM

That Model 1908 (a collectors' term - Colt called it the Model N or vest pocket hammerless) is, IMHO, the finest .25 auto ever made, and one of the few that is reliable enough to consider for serious purposes if nothing larger is available or usable. The wear is good in a way, as you can shoot the gun without worry and see what a small pistol can do. (Were the dustballs and lint extra or did the seller include them in the price?)

Jim

November 23, 2000, 09:34 AM	#2
Steven Mace Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1999 Location: Clifton, Colorado USA Posts: 722	Gary, I believe you're describing the Colt Model 1908 Hammerless chambered in .25 ACP. Based on the serial number you've posted it was made in 1915, at least a year before the magazine disconnect feature was added. At 70% it could be worth about $200. A slight premium would be added for pearl grips. The value would be doubled if marked "U.S. Property". Hope this helps! Steve Mace __________________ After today, its all historical

November 23, 2000, 08:24 AM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,552	I'd like to know what year it was made and the blue book value. The Serial #120xxx, so it's too early to have the magazine disconnect feature. It's got about 70% of its blue, plastic grips but the Rampant Colt is a bit worn (like an old coin, few details). The Colt on the slide is sharp. Rifling is the sharp but the barrel is pitted. When I disassembled it to clean it, it was evident that the gun was carried (besides worn grips & worn blue) by the heavy dust balls which had collected inside the gun. Yuck. Thanks Harley (and gang).

November 23, 2000, 10:25 PM	#3
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,617	That Model 1908 (a collectors' term - Colt called it the Model N or vest pocket hammerless) is, IMHO, the finest .25 auto ever made, and one of the few that is reliable enough to consider for serious purposes if nothing larger is available or usable. The wear is good in a way, as you can shoot the gun without worry and see what a small pistol can do. (Were the dustballs and lint extra or did the seller include them in the price?) Jim