colt .25 hammerless pocket model - The Firearms Forum

misaacs · 01-05-2011, 05:31 PM

i have inherited a colt automatic pistol caliber .25 pocket model, hammerless.. chrome in color (or silver) first three number of the serial are 404 last patented date is july 31, 1917 and 55 stamped on the right side of the trigger gaurd.. i would like to know the date is was made and what is the value and anything else history related as this was my grandfathers and i seem to not be able to find anything on it

diligent_dave · 01-05-2011, 06:05 PM

The variables are many......does it have pearl grips.....what is the condition? Made somewhere prior to 1946 when the model was discontinued. At any rate, somewhere between $375 and $1200 depending on condition and other factors.

wonderwhippet · 01-05-2011, 06:09 PM

We need photos to determine if it is a factory plated pistol or a refinish job. If the finish is not original, the value could be as low as $200.

misaacs · 01-05-2011, 06:11 PM

no its the brown handle with colt emblem on each side and the colt is also on the chamber slider by the safety lock

Jim K · 01-05-2011, 06:17 PM

That gun was made in 1937. If the shiny finish is original, it is almost certainly nickel; Colt never used chrome plating and silver is unlikely. (This assumes the finish was not totally removed, leaving bare steel.) The checkered walnut grips with the Colt medallions were standard at that time.

Jim

misaacs · 01-05-2011, 06:22 PM

how can i post pics via phone to computer to here?

misaacs · 01-05-2011, 06:26 PM

i believe this is the true finish ( NICKLE AS YOU SAY) it is shiny like new thats for sure and i think your correct on the standard walnut grip wish i could figure out how to get the pics on here to get a better idea on what its worth

misaacs · 01-05-2011, 06:32 PM

here are the pics

misaacs · 01-05-2011, 06:35 PM

i should have cleaned it

Jim K · 01-05-2011, 06:37 PM

First, I assume you have a digital camera and have the pictures in your computer (in a file called MY PICTURES, probably). Review your pics and make sure they are usable and not blurred or dark.

Then click on REPLY, and then on GO ADVANCED. Type any comments you want to go with the picture.

Then, go down to the OPTIONS and click on MANAGE ATTACHMENTS.

A window will open saying "DOWNLOAD FILES FROM YOUR COMPUTER". Click on the first BROWSE and find the file(s) you want to upload; there is room for four pictures. Then click on UPLOAD and wait until the picture is uploaded and close the window.

Jim

BETH · 01-05-2011, 07:06 PM

sure easy for u to say

misaacs · 01-05-2011, 07:53 PM

when was this type of pistol the blue tint? and if this was in fact blue how would the blue come off i see no signs of blue

Jim K · 01-05-2011, 08:33 PM

Colt offered those pistols with two standard finishes, blued and nickel plated. You have the latter. The appearance of the factory blue varied over the years of production from a hard black to a soft blue color.

I can't be sure because of the picture quality, but it looks like that gun may have been re-nickeled. Better pictures could either prove or disprove that.

I only suggested the possibility of the finish being totally removed because that has been done and people sometimes mistake the bare metal for nickel or chrome plating or for stainless steel.

Jim

wonderwhippet · 01-06-2011, 11:29 AM

Very hard to tell from the blurry photos, but I agree that it appears to have been refinished. Also, the plating is much too shiny to be original.

01-05-2011, 05:31 PM	#1
misaacs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	colt .25 hammerless pocket model i have inherited a colt automatic pistol caliber .25 pocket model, hammerless.. chrome in color (or silver) first three number of the serial are 404 last patented date is july 31, 1917 and 55 stamped on the right side of the trigger gaurd.. i would like to know the date is was made and what is the value and anything else history related as this was my grandfathers and i seem to not be able to find anything on it -->

01-05-2011, 06:05 PM	#2
diligent_dave Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model The variables are many......does it have pearl grips.....what is the condition? Made somewhere prior to 1946 when the model was discontinued. At any rate, somewhere between $375 and $1200 depending on condition and other factors.

01-05-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,599	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model We need photos to determine if it is a factory plated pistol or a refinish job. If the finish is not original, the value could be as low as $200.

01-05-2011, 06:11 PM	#4
misaacs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model no its the brown handle with colt emblem on each side and the colt is also on the chamber slider by the safety lock

01-05-2011, 06:17 PM	#5
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model That gun was made in 1937. If the shiny finish is original, it is almost certainly nickel; Colt never used chrome plating and silver is unlikely. (This assumes the finish was not totally removed, leaving bare steel.) The checkered walnut grips with the Colt medallions were standard at that time. Jim

01-05-2011, 06:22 PM	#6
misaacs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model how can i post pics via phone to computer to here?

01-05-2011, 06:26 PM	#7
misaacs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model i believe this is the true finish ( NICKLE AS YOU SAY) it is shiny like new thats for sure and i think your correct on the standard walnut grip wish i could figure out how to get the pics on here to get a better idea on what its worth

01-05-2011, 06:32 PM	#8
misaacs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model here are the pics Attached Images

01-05-2011, 06:35 PM	#9
misaacs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model i should have cleaned it

01-05-2011, 06:37 PM	#10
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model First, I assume you have a digital camera and have the pictures in your computer (in a file called MY PICTURES, probably). Review your pics and make sure they are usable and not blurred or dark. Then click on REPLY, and then on GO ADVANCED. Type any comments you want to go with the picture. Then, go down to the OPTIONS and click on MANAGE ATTACHMENTS. A window will open saying "DOWNLOAD FILES FROM YOUR COMPUTER". Click on the first BROWSE and find the file(s) you want to upload; there is room for four pictures. Then click on UPLOAD and wait until the picture is uploaded and close the window. Jim

01-05-2011, 07:06 PM	#11
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model sure easy for u to say

01-05-2011, 07:53 PM	#12
misaacs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model when was this type of pistol the blue tint? and if this was in fact blue how would the blue come off i see no signs of blue

01-05-2011, 08:33 PM	#13
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model Colt offered those pistols with two standard finishes, blued and nickel plated. You have the latter. The appearance of the factory blue varied over the years of production from a hard black to a soft blue color. I can't be sure because of the picture quality, but it looks like that gun may have been re-nickeled. Better pictures could either prove or disprove that. I only suggested the possibility of the finish being totally removed because that has been done and people sometimes mistake the bare metal for nickel or chrome plating or for stainless steel. Jim Last edited by Jim K; 01-05-2011 at 08:35 PM..

01-06-2011, 11:29 AM	#14
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,599	Re: colt .25 hammerless pocket model Very hard to tell from the blurry photos, but I agree that it appears to have been refinished. Also, the plating is much too shiny to be original.