AMT Back Up Small Frame SAO .380 ACP Stainless Micro Pistol, 2.5 in Barrel, 6+1 Capacity
This AMT Back Up Small Frame SAO stands out as an early single-action-only, fixed-barrel .380 ACP micro pistol with both a manual safety and a grip safety. Built entirely from stainless steel with a matte bead-blast finish and brushed flats, it features Covina, California production markings and slide markings denoting ".380 ACP / 9mm Kurz." Its compact size, simple blowback design, and 6+1 capacity make it a notable stainless micro pistol from U.S. production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are signs of wear and handling, with scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- 1x 6-round steel single-stack magazine with curved finger-rest floorplate
This small-frame SAO variant uses a simple blowback action with a fixed stainless steel barrel. It combines a manual safety and a grip safety with an internal hammer, offering a traditional single-action-only trigger in a micro-size platform.
The stainless steel frame and slide wear a stainless matte bead-blast finish with brushed flats. The slide includes rear cocking serrations, a top ejection port, and integral trough sights.
Sight elements are fixed trough style, with a small front blade and a square rear notch. The slide is marked ".380 ACP / 9mm Kurz," and the pistol bears Covina, California production markings. Country of origin is the United States.
Barrel length is 2.5 inches with an overall length of about 5 inches. Capacity is 6+1, and this example includes a steel single-stack magazine with a curved finger-rest floorplate.