Bersa Mod. 23 .22 LR Compact DA/SA Steel Pistol, 3.5 in Fixed Barrel, Argentina Import
This Bersa Mod. 23 is a compact, all-steel .22 LR DA/SA blowback pistol from the late 1980s–1990s, manufactured in Ramos Mejía, Argentina. It features a 3.5 in fixed barrel, slide-mounted safety/decocker, and walnut grip panels with BERSA medallions. An import stamp from C.M.I. Miami, FL 33129 is present.
Notably, it precedes the Bersa Thunder 22 and is reported to be compatible with Thunder 22 10-round magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are observable signs of prior handling and use. The exterior shows scattered scratches and blemishes, along with areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Bersa Mod. 23 .22 LR pistol
- 1x 8-round .22 LR single-stack magazine with loading-assist button and witness slot
- Original box
- Paperwork
The Mod. 23 uses a DA/SA, hammer-fired blowback system with an exposed spur hammer. Controls include a left-side push-button magazine release and a right-side takedown lever. The slide-mounted safety/decocker features a red dot indicator, and the ejection port is on the right.
Its 3.5 in fixed barrel contributes to consistent barrel alignment, while the slide’s serrated top rib helps reduce glare. The slide has rear-only serrations for charging. Iron sights include a fixed blade front sight with a small bead and a windage-adjustable rear sight.
Construction is all steel for both frame and slide, paired with two-piece walnut grip panels bearing BERSA medallions. This compact-format pistol was produced in Ramos Mejía, Argentina, and falls within the late 1980s–1990s era.
Capacity is 8+1, and one 8-round magazine is included. The model is the predecessor to the Bersa Thunder 22, with reported compatibility with Thunder 22 10-round magazines. An import stamp reading C.M.I. MIAMI FLORIDA 33129 USA is present.