Iver Johnson "Pony"

[JM]

Just picked up an Iver Johnson "Pony" which is basically a scaled down 1911 in appearance that is chambered in the .380 cartridge. This gun is real clean with just a small amount of bluing break through on some of the sharper edges. I'd like to learn more about this little gun & what is the safe way to carry it. I don't think cocked & locked is the smartest way to carry it. What about hammer down on a loaded chamber with the safety applied?

Thank you
~JM~

[JM]

Finally had a chance to fire this little shooter. The front sight is damn near non-existant to my eye anyway. I believe the gun needs a new main spring & possibly some mag springs. Barely made it through one box of ammo (50) before the gun would fail to feed reliably. I'm thinking that once it starts to accumulate some firing residue the main spring is too weak to overcome the added friction. I will probably polish the ramp & chamber to assist in reliable feeding.

Anyone know anything more about these guns, or where I might be able to locate replacement springs?

Thank you
~JM~