Iver Johnson Pony PO 380 .380 ACP Compact SAO Pistol, Blued Steel, 3 in Barrel, 6+1
This Iver Johnson Pony PO 380 is a compact, steel-frame .380 ACP pistol with a single-action-only trigger and a 3-inch barrel. It features a locked-breech design that was uncommon among .380 pistols of its era, a Jacksonville, Arkansas slide rollmark, and IJ-prefix serial range associated with later Iver Johnson production. It comes with three 6-round magazines, making it a complete and practical package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some surface rust and pitting visible on the metal surfaces. The bore is clean and in good shape.
What’s Included
- Iver Johnson PO 380 factory box (red) with handwritten IJ-prefix serial on the label
- Owner's manual
- Three 6-round single-stack steel magazines
The Pony PO 380 is a compact, locked-breech .380 ACP, offering a 6+1 capacity in a slender single-stack format. Its steel construction and blued finish on the slide, frame, and receiver give it a traditional look and solid feel.
Controls are straightforward and purposeful: single-action-only operation with a manual thumb safety and a half-cock notch, an external spur hammer, and a checkered magazine release. The vertical rear slide serrations aid manipulation, and the slightly extended beavertail-style tang helps with grip.
Sighting is handled by a fixed front blade and a windage-adjustable rear notch, providing a durable setup with the ability to fine-tune horizontal point of impact. Checkered wood grips add texture and a classic profile.
Notable details include the Jacksonville, Arkansas slide rollmark and an IJ-prefix serial range tied to later Iver Johnson production. A fixed lanyard loop at the butt and approximately 6.25-inch overall length with a 20 oz unloaded weight round out this compact package. The original factory box (marked Pony / PO 380) and owner's manual are included, along with three 6-round magazines.