My Dad's old "daily carry" weapon from his FBI service in the '40s and '50s is a Colt .380 (yes, I'm very glad he never had to seriously employ this "pocket pistol" against the many more formidable weapons of that era). As I recall (and it's been a long time since I've seen it), it's an all stainless (maybe stainless and aluminum) no external hammer design, so I assume it's a Pony (??). Also, I'm sure this Colt has not been out of his safety deposit box in almost 40 years.
He's now "pushing ninety" and has asked me to take this pistol home when I next visit. I have considerable experience with small arms (20 years as a Naval officer) and actively target shoot(500+ rounds a month) with my Sigs (226 and 220), Kimber (1911A1) and Glock (23). BUT I HAVE ZERO EXPERIENCE WITH .380s AND WITH INTERNAL-HAMMER COLTS.
Any advice from the distinguished participants in this forum re restoring this pistol and firing it would be greatly appreciated!
[This message has been edited by RWK (edited October 01, 1999).]
He's now "pushing ninety" and has asked me to take this pistol home when I next visit. I have considerable experience with small arms (20 years as a Naval officer) and actively target shoot(500+ rounds a month) with my Sigs (226 and 220), Kimber (1911A1) and Glock (23). BUT I HAVE ZERO EXPERIENCE WITH .380s AND WITH INTERNAL-HAMMER COLTS.
Any advice from the distinguished participants in this forum re restoring this pistol and firing it would be greatly appreciated!
[This message has been edited by RWK (edited October 01, 1999).]