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LORCIN ENGINEERING CO L380 .380 ACP
Guns International #: 103686484 Seller's Inventory #: 694781
Category: .380 Pistols - Handguns - American Pistols
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 694781
The Lorcin L380 is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, manufactured by Lorcin Engineering Co. in California during the late 1980s and 1990s. It is part of the well-known group of inexpensive “Ring of Fire" pocket pistols that were widely sold in the U.S. civilian market.
Key Features
Caliber: .380 ACP
Action: Blowback-operated, single-action semi-automatic
Capacity: 7+1 rounds (varies slightly by magazine)
Barrel Length: Approximately 3.5 inches
Overall Length: About 6 inches
Weight: Roughly 20–22 ounces (unloaded)
Frame: Zinc alloy construction
Finish: Commonly blued-style, nickel, or chrome plating
Sights: Fixed low-profile sights
Safety: Manual thumb safety; many models include a magazine disconnect
Design and Construction
The L380 uses a simple blowback design intended for low-cost mass production. Its zinc-alloy frame and minimal machining kept manufacturing costs down, making it widely accessible at retail stores, pawn shops, and discount outlets. The pistol has a straightforward layout with basic controls and a compact profile intended for concealability.
Performance
Chambered in .380 ACP, the L380 offers moderate recoil and is suitable for close-range defensive use. It was not designed for high-volume shooting or precision performance, but rather for basic personal protection. As with many budget pistols of its era, reliability can vary depending on maintenance, ammunition quality, and individual condition.
Applications
Concealed carry (where legal)
Basic personal defense
Informal target shooting
Collecting “Ring of Fire" era firearms
Collector Interest
The Lorcin L380 is of interest primarily for its place in the history of affordable American-made handguns. It represents a period when small California manufacturers produced large volumes of low-cost pistols for the civilian market. Today, it is more often encountered as a budget firearm or a historical example of that manufacturing era.
Summary
The Lorcin L380 is a compact .380 ACP semi-automatic pistol known for its affordability, simple blowback design, and widespread availability in the late 20th century. While basic in construction and performance, it remains a recognizable example of the “Ring of Fire" pocket pistols that defined a major segment of the budget handgun market.
Price: $115.99
Manufacturer: LORCIN ENGINEERING CO
Model: L380
Caliber Info: .380 ACP
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 3.5" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: chrome