Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Mustang.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Mustang
Serial: MU03394
Date of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .380 Acp
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic with Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Mustang is a compact, single-action semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1985 by Colt’s Manufacturing Company, and it stands as one of the most influential early examples of a truly high-quality micro-pistol designed for discreet carry and personal defense. Chambered in .380 ACP, the Mustang was conceived to provide shooters with a lightweight, easily concealed handgun that still retained the familiar ergonomics, trigger feel, and mechanical reliability associated with Colt’s larger 1911-pattern pistols. Built with an aluminum alloy frame and a steel slide, the Mustang achieved an excellent balance between durability and reduced weight, making it well-suited for pocket carry, ankle carry, or use as a backup firearm. Mechanically, it employs a locked-breech, short-recoil operating system rather than simple blowback, which helps soften recoil and improve controllability despite its short barrel and compact dimensions. The pistol features a single-action trigger, frame-mounted thumb safety, and slide stop, giving it manual controls similar to a scaled-down 1911 and allowing for “cocked-and-locked” carry if desired. With a typical magazine capacity of 7 rounds and fixed sights optimized for close-range defensive use, the Mustang offered practical firepower in a very small package for its era. Over time, the Colt Mustang earned a strong reputation for reliability and shootability, influenced the development of many later compact defensive pistols, and remains respected today as a pioneering design that helped establish the modern concealed-carry handgun category.
Contents:
Model: Mustang
Serial: MU03394
Date of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .380 Acp
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic with Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Mustang is a compact, single-action semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1985 by Colt’s Manufacturing Company, and it stands as one of the most influential early examples of a truly high-quality micro-pistol designed for discreet carry and personal defense. Chambered in .380 ACP, the Mustang was conceived to provide shooters with a lightweight, easily concealed handgun that still retained the familiar ergonomics, trigger feel, and mechanical reliability associated with Colt’s larger 1911-pattern pistols. Built with an aluminum alloy frame and a steel slide, the Mustang achieved an excellent balance between durability and reduced weight, making it well-suited for pocket carry, ankle carry, or use as a backup firearm. Mechanically, it employs a locked-breech, short-recoil operating system rather than simple blowback, which helps soften recoil and improve controllability despite its short barrel and compact dimensions. The pistol features a single-action trigger, frame-mounted thumb safety, and slide stop, giving it manual controls similar to a scaled-down 1911 and allowing for “cocked-and-locked” carry if desired. With a typical magazine capacity of 7 rounds and fixed sights optimized for close-range defensive use, the Mustang offered practical firepower in a very small package for its era. Over time, the Colt Mustang earned a strong reputation for reliability and shootability, influenced the development of many later compact defensive pistols, and remains respected today as a pioneering design that helped establish the modern concealed-carry handgun category.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1150510631 |
BidPrice: |
116.11 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-01 22:38:37 |
CurrentBid: |
752.47 |
