ONE QUESTION :
Where were you in 1958 ??
Long story, short: a USCG buddy bought a Colt .380 to the armory to strip and clean. We did disassemble , cleaned, and reassembled. Then took it out to the testing range to test fire. Inserted full magazine, aimed, squeezed the trigger, and FULL AUTOMATIC !! (diaper change time). He wrapped it in a cloth, took it home, and hide it away.