FN BDA-380 Italy-Marked C.A.I. Import .380 ACP DA/SA Compact Pistol (1987 PR)
This FN BDA-380 is an Italy-made, Century Arms International import-marked example with a "PR" serial code indicating 1987 manufacture. It is chambered in .380 ACP and built as a compact DA/SA, hammer-fired, blowback-operated pistol with an aluminum-alloy frame and a dark glossy metal finish. Notable features on this specific pistol include slide-mounted ambidextrous safety/decocker levers with a red dot safety indicator, fixed sights with a windage-adjustable rear, and black checkered grips with the FN monogram medallion installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings consistent with previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Soft case
- 1x 13-round detachable box magazine (witness holes marked "4", "8", and "13")
- Spare grip panels (reddish checkered two-piece set)
This BDA-380 is marked "FABRIQUE NATIONALE" on the slide and carries multiple proof/import identifiers including "C.A.I. GEORGIA, VT, ITALY" and an oval "PB" mark. The barrel is marked "CAL. 9 Short" and "380 Auto" for .380 ACP chambering.
The pistol uses a DA/SA trigger system with an exposed ring-style hammer and slide-mounted ambidextrous safety/decocker levers. An external slide stop is located on the left side, and the pistol is described as locking open on the last shot.
It is equipped with fixed sights, including a fixed front sight with an integral blade appearance and a rear notch sight with a dovetail-mounted appearance that is windage-adjustable. The rounded trigger guard and compact size keep the overall package streamlined.
The included 13-round magazine has numbered witness holes marked "4", "8", and "13" for round-count reference. The installed grips are black and checkered with FN monogram medallions, and a second reddish checkered two-piece grip set is included loose.