Colt Pony Pocketlite Series 90 .380 ACP - Rare, Short-Production Colt Pocket Pistol Colt Pony Pocketlite, Series 90, .380 ACP, 2.75" Barrel - A Genuinely Scarce Colt Pocket Pistol, Produced Only 1997-1999 For collectors who appreciate genuine rarity, the Colt Pony Pocketlite occupies a unique and often overlooked place in Colt's pocket-pistol history. Manufactured for only a brief window from 1997 to 1999, the Pony is frequently confused with Colt's better-known Mustang - but this is a distinctly different pistol, with its own mechanical design and a genuinely limited production run that makes surviving examples increasingly hard to find. A Short-Lived, Genuinely Distinct Colt Colt has been in the .380 ACP business since introducing the original "Automatic Colt Calibre .380 Hammerless" all the way back in 1908, a lineage that eventually led to the Government Model .380 and the Mustang PocketLite. The Pony arrived on the scene in the late 1990s as a double-action-only alternative within that pocket-pistol family - a meaningful mechanical distinction from the single-action Mustang, and one that makes the Pony a genuinely different shooting experience rather than simply a rebadged variant. Production ended after just two years, making the Pony one of the more obscure entries in Colt's modern catalog and a pistol many collectors have never actually handled in person. Built for True Pocket Concealment This example features a 2.75-inch barrel, a bobbed hammer, and fixed sights - a purpose-built pocket pistol with every edge designed to disappear smoothly into a pocket holster without printing or snagging. Constructed from a combination of stainless steel and aluminum with a brushed finish, the Pony weighs in at approximately 13.5 to 19 ounces depending on configuration, keeping it genuinely lightweight for all-day carry. The double-action-only trigger system offers a consistent, deliberate pull with every shot - no exposed hammer to manage, no manual safety to disengage, just a straightforward, repeatable press for each round fired. Genuine Colt Craftsmanship in a Compact Package Chambered in .380 ACP, the Pony holds 6 rounds in its original factory magazine, giving you a real pocket pistol's worth of defensive capacity in a footprint built specifically for deep concealment. The stainless steel slide combined with the lightweight aluminum frame reflects the same quality manufacturing standards Colt applied across its broader pocket-pistol lineup during this era, even in a model that saw such limited production. Pair this pistol with our selection of .380 ACP ammunition if you're planning to shoot this piece rather than simply add it to your collection. Why This Pistol Is Genuinely Rare Because the Pony was manufactured for such a short window, and because it's so frequently mistaken for or confused with the far more common Mustang, well-preserved examples with original components rarely surface on the market. Collectors who specialize in Colt's pocket-pistol lineage know that identifying a genuine Pony - as opposed to a Mustang - matters, and that scarcity translates directly into desirability for anyone building out a comprehensive collection of Colt's small-frame .380s. Browse our full selection of vintage and collectible Colt firearms to see how the Pony compares to other pieces in this category. Why Collectors Value the Colt Pony Pocketlite 2.75" barrel for a genuinely compact, deep-concealment pocket profile Double-action-only operation - mechanically distinct from the Colt Mustang Extremely limited production run - manufactured only from 1997 to 1999 Stainless steel and aluminum construction for durability with minimal weight 6-round factory magazine capacity in a true pocket-pistol footprint Genuine Colt craftsmanship from a well-documented but often-overlooked model Chambered in .380 ACP - a proven, manageable pocket-pistol cartridge A True Sleeper in the Colt Collecting World The Colt Pony Pocketlite represents exactly the kind of overlooked, short-production firearm that serious Colt collectors actively seek out - genuinely scarce, mechanically distinct from its better-known sibling, and increasingly difficult to find in good condition. Whether you're building a comprehensive Colt pocket-pistol collection or simply want a well-made, historically interesting .380 with real rarity behind it, the Pony delivers. Explore our full lineup of Colt firearms or check out our selection of vintage and collectible pistols to compare the Pony against other Colt pocket-pistol models. Genuine, well-preserved Pony Pocketlites don't surface often - add this rare piece of Colt history to your collection today.