Colt Got any old Colts?

Mike A1 · Dec 13, 2022

I found this site about old Colts.

Old Colt - Colt Pistols and Revolvers Information

The leading source for examples of Old Colt Pistols, Revolvers, 1911, M1911, 1911A1, M1911A1, Government Model, National Match, 38 Super, Pocket Auto, Vest Pocket, Model 1905, Detective Special, Bankers Special, New Service, Police Positive and other Colt Firearms. Colt serial number ship dates...

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Mike A1 · Dec 14, 2022

Their 1917.

My 1917.

Fred_G · Dec 14, 2022

Mike A1 · Dec 15, 2022

Fred_G said:
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More pics of that beauty Fred.

Fred_G · Dec 15, 2022

Mike A1 said:
More pics of that beauty Fred.

I will try to pull it out of the safe and post a few. I would love to get proper grips for it.

I am not an advocate of the .25ACP, but that little sucker does nice head shots at 10 feet.

Mike A1 · Dec 16, 2022

Colt Pocket 25 | Altamont Company

The Colt Vest Pocket 25 ACP is a small concealable pistol designed by John Browning. Altamont offers various attractive replacement panels.

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Bob Lee · Dec 16, 2022

Fred_G said:
I will try to pull it out of the safe and post a few. I would love to get proper grips for it.

I am not an advocate of the .25ACP, but that little sucker does nice head shots at 10 feet.

The original James Bond in Ian Fleming's Books carried a .25 cal. M made him give it up after he got shot, and took months to recover. Can't remember which book though. Probably work fine for a crotch shot too. Clint Smith says shoot 'em in the crotch. It's the first thing you'll cross when you are bringing your gun up! Dang Clint! LOL!

Bob Lee · Dec 16, 2022

Bob Lee said:
The original James Bond in Ian Fleming's Books carried a .25 cal. M made him give it up after he got shot, and took months to recover. Can't remember which book though. Probably work fine for a crotch shot too. Clint Smith says shoot 'em in the crotch. It's the first thing you'll cross when you are bringing your gun up! Dang Clint! LOL!

PS nice baby Colt.

Bob Lee · Dec 16, 2022

Mike A1 said:
Their 1917.
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My 1917.
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I like yours better Mike.

Mike A1 · Dec 16, 2022

Bob Lee said:
I like yours better Mike.

I love old Colts it's my personal connection with American history.
Just think of the things Betsey saw in 106 years & maybe some action overseas.

Bucket list.

Fred_G · Dec 16, 2022

The only gun that gets the "glove treatment". Glad you asked for pictures, it was getting a little rust on the slide... Hit it with some Hoppes and a generous coat of Ren Wax. Need to research how to strip it, can't quite remember. Several years ago my Mom gave me the option of one of two guns, the Colt or a nicely made off brand .22 SA/DA revolver. I would have gotten a LOT more use out of the revolver, but, this is a Colt...

I will have to check out the Altamont grips Mike. It is a neat little gun, a little over 100 years old if the Colt serial number website is correct. I am pretty sure it is.

Mike A1 · Dec 16, 2022

Fred_G said:
The only gun that gets the "glove treatment". Glad you asked for pictures, it was getting a little rust on the slide... Hit it with some Hoppes and a generous coat of Ren Wax. Need to research how to strip it, can't quite remember. Several years ago my Mom gave me the option of one of two guns, the Colt or a nicely made off brand .22 SA/DA revolver. I would have gotten a LOT more use out of the revolver, but, this is a Colt...

I will have to check out the Altamont grips Mike. It is a neat little gun, a little over 100 years old if the Colt serial number website is correct. I am pretty sure it is.

Fred If the pistol had plastic grips from the factory, would they not have the colt imprint in them?
I don't know the Shoe history on the .25

Original Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Cal 25 Checkered Walnut Medallion Grips W/ Screw | eBay

The grip show normal wear, see photos. The correct screw is included. I would love to help you in any which way I can!

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Fred_G · Dec 16, 2022

It has been a while since I looked into it. But I think they looked like these: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004035779

I like the Altamont ones with the Colt medallion. I assume they also had wooden ones like in your post above Mike.

Here we go, this sounds right, and is from the Altamont link you posted.

"The Colt Vest Pocket was made from 1908 to 1945 and 409,000 were produced, many of which are in excellent shape. The factory grips were hard rubber and checkered walnut. Ivory and pearl were placed on special orders. There are few fitting problems."

Mike A1 · Dec 17, 2022

@Fred_G
Have you checked her serial # yet?
It would be interesting to she when she was born.

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Fred_G · Dec 17, 2022

Looks like 1919. Kinda funny, Colt was making striker fired pistols a hundred years ago, 80 something years before Glock...

SparkyAZ · Dec 17, 2022

My 1903 Hammerless Frankenstein pistol. Frame dates to 1911 and the slide is 1926... fun little 32acp shooter.

Bob Lee · Dec 17, 2022

SparkyAZ said:
My 1903 Hammerless Frankenstein pistol. Frame dates to 1911 and the slide is 1926... fun little 32acp shooter.

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Wasn't that like the gun that Dillinger was supposed to have had when he was gunned down by the feebs outside the theatre? I thought I remember he was supposed to have had a Colt along those lines. My memory is a bit hazy as I get older.

SparkyAZ · Dec 17, 2022

Bob Lee said:
Wasn't that like the gun that Dillinger was supposed to have had when he was gunned down by the feebs outside the theatre? I thought I remember he was supposed to have had a Colt along those lines. My memory is a bit hazy as I get older.

I think my memory follows along the same lines as yours Bob... I do not recall. Maybe another Fanatic can help us out!