Film Noir? Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

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I have yet to find one for the right price and condition for my budget. I am set on a 380 instead of a 32.
 
I have yet to find one for the right price and condition for my budget. I am set on a 380 instead of a 32.
The 380s are generally more expensive than the 32s since they were no where near as popular when new. While there were way over a half million 32s made there was just slightly over a hundred thousand 380s. I certainly understand why; the 380s I've shot have been no where near as enjoyable or accurate as my 32s.
 
I have yet to find one for the right price and condition for my budget. I am set on a 380 instead of a 32.

From what I've seen in looking around, the .380s seem to go for 50%-100% more than the .32s. What I find amazing is that even after the introduction of the .380 in 1908, the .32s remained the more popular option until the end of production.

Semi-related note: Can somebody explain to me why so many old .32 automatics are found with rotten or shot-out bores? The only thing I can see is it being due to a combination of corrosive priming, soft barrel steels and hard bullet jackets. I can't possibly see it being due to a volume of ammunition going through these little automatics.
 
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