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Colt model 1908 .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol, factory engraved, rich gold finish, pearl grips,

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Colt model 1908 .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol,  factory engraved, rich gold finish, pearl grips,
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Colt model 1908 .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol, factory engraved, rich gold finish, pearl grips, shipped to Loan Account, Wm. R. Burkhard, St. Paul MN July 1909, one gun in shipment, originally shipped blued. Remarks; The pistol was returned i 1909 and then shipped to Loan Account to Hibbard, Spencer, and Bartlett Co. Chicago, IL. On February 28, 1910. It was again returned April 1910, and the final destination of shipment and disposition of this piece were not available. It is our opinion that this fine and rare 1908 was a factory display gun which is evidenced as it was on a Loan Account to Berkhard, a dealer, and HSB & Co, who were one of Colt’s largest allies and dealers. The pistol shows 80-95% rich factory gold gilt with just some minor toning and aging and no cleaning whatsoever. The ivory grips are early factory type with no medallions and show Colt escuteons. The grips show yellow aging and a couple of minor checks. The small parts show considerable blue and there is just some minor wear at the edges and beginning normal aging to the plating. The markings are good and sharp, the bore is near excellent. The pistol is contained within an original to the period colt box which is