Colt Pony Pocketlite .380 ACP DAO Micro Pistol, 2.75 in Barrel, 6+1, Two-Tone, 1997 U.S. Production
This Colt Pony Pocketlite is a double-action-only, hammer-fired micro .380 designed for lightweight carry with a matte stainless slide and matte anodized aluminum alloy frame. Built in 1997 and made in the United States, it features a 2.75 in barrel, 6+1 capacity, and low-profile fixed sights. As a discontinued model, the DAO Pocketlite is among the least common variants in Colt’s .380 family.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. There are visible scratches and blemishes on the exterior. The bore has a bright, shiny interior.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue hard plastic case
- Paperwork
- Two 6-round steel single-stack magazines with flush baseplates
The Pony Pocketlite pairs a matte stainless slide with a matte anodized aluminum alloy frame for a durable two-tone finish. The slide is dehorned with vertical rear serrations for easier manipulation. Black checkered synthetic grips with Colt medallions round out the compact profile.
Chambered in .380 ACP, this micro-size pistol uses a 2.75 in barrel and a 6+1 capacity. It is double-action-only with a smooth, curved trigger and a bobbed external hammer. There is no external manual safety. Controls include a standard push-button magazine release.
Sights are fixed and low profile, with a ramped front and a notch rear set in a dovetail. Markings include "COLT .380 AUTO" over "PONY POCKETLITE" on the slide, "CAL .380" on the barrel hood, and "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO.
HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on the frame.
This example was manufactured in 1997 in the United States and falls within the mid-to-late 1990s production era before the model was discontinued. The DAO Pocketlite is noted as one of the least common variants in Colt’s .380 lineup. The observed serial prefix is NRG.