Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. The cartridge was designed by john browning for early blowback pistols that lacked a breech locking mechanism. Colt 1908 hammerless nickel finish handgun with factory ivory colt grips. Modern firearms must be shipped to a licensed ffl dealer in your area. The 1968 gun control act stopped importation of the junior colt, and this spanishmade pistol was replaced by a. The junior was little more than a rebranded astra cub, a small pistol. I have recently inherited a colt 380 pistol made in 1903. It should not be confused with the colt junior 25 acp. Initially, in 194647 colt restarted production of the. Do not plan on shooting it as when i need to carry a small pistol i will usually just grab either my my 25 beretta or my ppk. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Normally it came in the beautiful colt royal blue finish but occasionally was nickel plated. Most early british proofed colts are not encountered with this much condition. They verified the sn and stated i should return it which i did in october 2008.
Colt pocket 25 altamont company pistol grips, rifle. Additionally, the crude cuts along the edge of the grips are not characteristic of colt factory work. Now you can keep that obsolete pistol shooting with these highquality replacement magazines. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors colt junior. Colt junior assemblydisassembly instructions download gun.
Most early british proofed colt s are not encountered with this much condition. Feb 21, 2020 the 1968 gun control act stopped importation of the junior colt, and this spanishmade pistol was replaced by a. Caliber of pistol suitable ammunition 25 acp 25 acp only safety depends on you list of sections section title page introduction colt modified. Apr 15, 2012 bigdaddyhoffman1911 on the range showing and shooting the colt 1908 vest pocket. The junior model was originally produced in spain by astra, but with the passing of the 1968 gun control act importation was banned and colt began to assemble the pistols from spanish made parts. A not so quick video of the complete disassemble and reassembly of a colt 1908 model n in. This is a usmade version of the original colt junior which was actually made for colt by astra pregca 68. Gough a very unique factory master engraved and silver plated model n. Colt junior assemblydisassembly instructions download. Made from 19571968 by astra in spain and then colt took up manufacturing in 19691974. These are high quality replacement magazines for colt pocket pistol guns.
Winchester colt mod 1908 both horses head to the front very rare made 1924. Popperts obsolete gun parts parts popperts gun parts. Pistol has been proofed twice with both early and later style proof marks. A look back at the colt 1908 vest pocket model n pistol. Custom leather ambidextrous pocket carry holster for baby browning. Shop our selection of hard to find colt parts today. Browning that represents the epitome of what a killing tool needs to be. The colt vest pocket 25 acp pistol was another john browning design. This pistol features a blued steel frame with checkered wood grips, detachable 7round magazine, and blued steel slide with 2. This model was made in spain for colt by unceta y cia astra. Colt 25 acp automatic box and paper, mfg 1971 sleight holster wear for sale by stephen rubin on gunsamerica 947980787.
Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors gun. Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a. The colt model 1908 vest pocket hammerless proved extremely popular with over 400,000 sold between 1908 and 1941. Just had a tiny wear on the muzzle the rest is in mint condition like brand new from colt. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography.
Bigdaddyhoffman1911 on the range showing and shooting the colt 1908 vest pocket. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors gun of. They look similar, but the junior was made by astra in. Characteristics include a high polished blued finish, early type i black hard rubber stocks, full blued barrel, no rampant colt present on rear of slide 16 slide serrations, smooth sight groove on top of slide, slide marking ending with dec. Made in the usa by triple k to the same specifications as the magazines that came with the gun. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action.
There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. Its a 60s gun by colt, not astrait has an older rebut job, and is very nic for sale by southern yankee guns on gunsamerica 979022494. The model 1908 vest pocket is a compact, hammerless, strikerfired, semiautomatic singleaction pistol. This colt junior still has its original box, warranty card and factory manual. The gold plating was rather delicate and is very thin on this example as gold finish. Neat little pistols and i would like on in 25 acp also. This gun is in very good condition with some light wear marks to the bluing. New north american arms guardian double action only pistol limited quantity. Colt pocket pistol magazines gun magazinesgunclip depot. The other is the colt junior, which was originally make for colt by astra in spain, then later by firearms international stateside after gca 68. The colt junior was the tiny gun that could war is boring medium. Welcome to this addition of our shooting history series.
Jun 30, 2009 know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. Sell your colt junior for free today on gunsamerica. The colt juniors are marked with the serial number on the frame of the pistol as. All feature welded seams, machined followers and music wire springs. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors colt. Historical firearms colt junior pocket pistol during the. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be installed by our highly trained gunsmiths. This is a great gun mag and it will give you years of reliable service.
Colt junior serial number 26cc unlike the colt model 1908 vest pocket. After the end of the second world war colt looked to reenter the pocket pistol market. Made from 19571968 by astra in spain and then colt took up. Manufactured by the colt s manufacturing company from 1908 to 1948, it was marketed as a small concealable firearm which could be easily tucked into a vest pocket for unobtrusive carry. Completely updated pricing for colt firearms with new entries and photos. I have an unfired colt jr 25 acp, original box original warranty and original manual fs in. This pistol features complete engraving coverage and is fitted with type iii square top, recessed medallion mother of pearl grips. The junior was built off the astra cub chassis and was offered in a. American made single action semiautomatic pocket pistol chambered in.
Firearm was returned from colt in 23 weeks and functions fine. The little colt was a single action, hammerless, six shot autoloader with a 2 barrel that weighed 12 ounces. Pistol is pictured with magazine and manual safeties released and. Since 1855, colt continues to maintain its position as one of the worlds leading gun manufacturers by blending stateoftheart technologies and modernized manufacturing methods. For sale we have a colt model junior colt semiauto pistol in. Bore is very shiny clean, and the blue is about 99% remaining.
A full invoice should be emailed to the winner by the auctioneer within a day or two. Think of these articles as guns on the senior tour. A good working colt cub made in the 1950s thru the 1960s with colt factory nickle mag. There was also an astra cub marketed by colt as the colt junior which was made in spain and did have a hammer but it too is far from the 1911 design. An excellent carry gun, with a good reputationes in the cllt factory box. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual. Frankly you likely will not notice an increase in force to pull the trigger. The baby browninga micro classic gunsamerica digest.
Heres a great 7rd gun magazine for your colt pocket jr 25 auto post war gun. Orders shipped within 24 hours except for weekends and holidays. This is where we take old, classic and antique guns and, well, shoot them. The model 1908 vest pocket is a compact, hammerless, striker fired, semiautomatic singleaction pistol. Historical firearms colt junior pocket pistol during the early 20th. Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a patent for a revolving cylinder. Sep 21, 2017 belt carry holsters for the astra cub and colt junior. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. Colt junior pocket pistol during the early 20th century colt had sold a popular line of vest pocket pistols developed by john browning. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial. Action is good, and the walnut checkered are very good.
Know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. Midwest gun works is proud to offer a wide variety of firearm parts from colt. The 1968 gun control act stopped importation of the junior colt, and this. From the ar platform to the 1911 and more, find the best colt replacement or upgrade part for your firearm. Manufactured by the colts manufacturing company from 1908 to 1948, it was marketed as a small concealable firearm which could be easily tucked into a vest pocket for unobtrusive carry. The thumb safety will not prevent a arista cub junior colt, etc from firing. Feb 26, 2003 anyway, the pistol is the colt junior.