Engraved Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless

NOTE: this is an example of a previous customer restoration, and therefore the firearm is not for sale. Please browse the showroom for our current selection of restored, pre-owned and refinished firearms that are for sale, as well as other collections. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to be among the first to learn about new additions to our website.

The Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless is a .380 ACP caliber variant of the Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, designed by John Moses Browning. The compact, semi-auto pistol is nearly identical to its predecessor except for the bore diameter and the magazine, which holds seven rounds.

After precise, period-correct metal polishing, this legendary sidearm was exquisitely adorned by our in-house engraver Tom McArdle. Proper charcoal blue metal finishes and finely-checkered medallion grips are additional standouts of this special restoration.

This example was originally shipped in 1935 and restored by Turnbull Restoration in 2021.

History Restored

• Repair thumb safety function
• Re-cut original Colt wood grips’ checkering to point
• Polish frame, slide and all parts to period-correct commercial polish
• Restore original markings to receiver and parts
• Engrave with Colt factory “B” pattern
• Charcoal blue frame, slide and all parts