V. Bernardelli Mod. USA .380 ACP Compact Semi-Auto Pistol, 3.5 Inch Barrel, Polished Blue, 7+1, 1972 Italian Proof, Spesco Import
This Italian-made V. Bernardelli Mod. USA is a compact, steel-framed .380 ACP pistol built on a single-action, simple blowback design. It carries 1972 Italian proof marks (date code XX8), a clear "MOD. USA" model marking, and an import stamp from The Spesco Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia.
The polished blue finish, serrated top rib, and fixed sights reflect period features, and the bore is rated excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use visible on the exterior. Please refer to the pictures for additional detail.
What’s Included
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine with witness window and finger-rest floorplate
Built for the U.S. market and marked "MOD. USA," this compact Bernardelli pairs a steel frame and slide with a polished blue finish. Italian proof marks and the XX8 date code confirm 1972 production, and the import mark identifies The Spesco Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia, as the importer.
The pistol uses a simple blowback, single-action-only system with an external rowel spur hammer. It features both a slide-mounted safety and a frame-mounted safety, along with a heel-style magazine release. There is no external slide-stop lever, consistent with the model’s layout.
Its 3.5-inch barrel and single-stack 7+1 capacity suit the compact profile. Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed integral ramped blade front and a drift-in dovetailed rear notch. The slide carries rear serrations, and the top rib is serrated to reduce glare.
Grips are black checkered with the VB logo and Bernardelli crest medallion, complementing the polished blue finish. The bore condition is excellent, with sharp rifling, supporting the pistol’s functional appeal alongside its clear markings and import history.