Bersa Model 86 .380 ACP Compact, Nickel Finish, DA/SA Blowback, 13+1, 3.5 in Barrel
This late-1980s Bersa Model 86 stands out as a high-capacity .380 ACP with a short production run and Argentine manufacture. It features a nickel-finished steel frame and slide, a fixed barrel blowback system, and an internal slide hold-open with no external slide stop. Import marks from R.S.A. Enterprises, Ocean, NJ, are present. Not to be confused with the Beretta Model 86 tip-up design.
The Model 86 uses a DA/SA blowback action with a fixed barrel. Controls include a left-side button magazine release and a slide-mounted safety/decocker paired with a hammer block. An exposed ring-type hammer completes the classic control layout.
This compact .380 ACP carries 13+1 rounds and uses a 3.5 in barrel. The internal slide hold-open is actuated without an external slide-stop lever, maintaining smooth lines while still locking open on empty.
Sighting is via fixed 3-dot sights, with an integral front blade and a square-notch rear. The slide has rear cocking serrations and a longitudinally serrated top rib. Black wrap-around synthetic grips provide a secure hold against the nickel-finished steel frame and slide.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are nicks on the barrel crown. The bore is bright and clean.
What's Included
- 2x 13-round steel magazines with polymer baseplates (as shown)
The nickel finish on both the slide and frame pairs with the Model 86's compact profile for a distinctive look from its era. The longitudinally serrated top rib and rear cocking serrations aid handling, while the fixed 3-dot sights offer a straightforward sight picture.
Proof and import markings include "IMPORTED BY R.S.A. ENTERPRISES INC OCEAN N.J." and "INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA," aligning it clearly with its late-1980s Argentine production.