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LOT 336
Attractive William H. Gough Shop Attributed
Engraved Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter - Serial no. 219048, 25
ACP cal., 2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured
in 1919, this Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket pistol was undoubtedly
engraved at the shop of Master Engraver, William H. Gough, who was
employed by Colt during the period. It shows near full coverage floral
scroll and zig-zag line engraving in Gough’s style, showing a pattern that
is nearly identical to that featured on the Model 1908 Vest Pocket serial number 225696 in the next lot. According to the included factory letters with each of these pistols they appear to have been a part of the same order. The factory letter confirms the finish, pearl grips, sale to Tosi Firearms Company of Boston, and shipment to H&D Folsom Arms Company in New York on 30 January 1920. The order numbers for this pistol and that of serial number 225696 are listed as “#1666/25” and “#1667/25” respectively, possibly due to the differences in finish. This pistol has standard markings and is fitted with a pair of smooth pearl grips with Colt medallions. Also includes a plain box.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the factory applied nickel finish with a few small scattered patches of light flaking/edge wear. The factory pearl grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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LOT 337
Attractive William H. Gough Shop Attributed
Engraved Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter
- Serial no. 225696, 25 ACP cal., 2 inch round bbl., blue finish, pearl
grips. Manufactured in 1919, this Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket pistol was
undoubtedly engraved at the shop of Master Engraver, William H. Gough,
who was employed by Colt during the period. It shows near full coverage floral
scroll and zig-zag line engraving in Gough’s style, showing a pattern that is nearly
identical to that featured on the Model 1908 Vest Pocket serial number 219048 in
previous lot. According to the included factory letters with each of these pistols they appear to have been a part
of the same order. The factory letter confirms the finish, pearl grips, sale to Tosi Firearms Company of Boston, and shipment to H&D Folsom Arms Company in New York on 30 January 1920. The order numbers for this pistol and that of serial number 219048 are listed as “#1667/25” and “#1666/25” respectively, possibly due to the differences in finish. This pistol has standard markings and is fitted with a pair of smooth pearl grips with Colt medallions. Also includes a plain box labeled to match the gun.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% of the factory applied blue finish with some mild handling/holster type wear showing a grey patina and some scattered very light pitting. The factory pearl grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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