Need some help ID-ing a magazine

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I have a friend who needs to ID a .380 auto magazine.

His father is Vietnam veteran, MACV-SOG. 84 years old.

Father has dementia, had to go to the VA and son had to remove firearms from the house last night.

Friend got everything accounted for that he knows of, except he found this .380 magazine and doesn’t know what pistol it fits.

Does anyone have a .380 that has this exact magazine?

It would help to know what my friend is looking for. He’s going to examine every hiding spot he can think of.

All help is appreciated.
Thanks.

 

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That’s about as generic as they come…

And you might try moving into vintage.

Could be an aftermarket as no markings…. But my bet would be something like a Llama III “baby” 45. Inexpensive Spanish gun. Popular in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s because it resembled a 1911.

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Thanks for the suggestion.

 

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I was thinking Makarov but I could be wrong.

 

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1903 colt? dont have mine here or I would ck. well thought it was .380, have not looked at in years.. nevermind

 

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I looked up Makarov.
Not Makarov.

 

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Original Factory Star Starfire Model DK Caliber 380 Blued Pistol Magazine | eBay

<p>Original Factory Star Starfire Model DK Caliber 380 Blued Pistol Magazine. Good used shape, some normal usage wear. Comes as seen, free shipping</p><br /><p>Tote 2 # 15</p>

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Looks to be pretty close. Star/Starfire 380

 

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said:

1903 colt? dont have mine here or I would ck. well thought it was .380, have not looked at in years.. nevermind
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Nope, I thought of that Feed lips are wrong and no release notch as Colt drops its magazine at the heel.

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Colt IV Mustang 380 ?......Hint: Never disassemble if you don't have instructions.

 

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said:

1903 colt? dont have mine here or I would ck. well thought it was .380, have not looked at in years.. nevermind
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