Bersa Mod. 86 .380 ACP Compact DA/SA Blowback Pistol, 3.5 in Fixed Barrel, Matte Blue/Black – Argentina Import
This Bersa Mod. 86 is a compact, pre-Thunder .380 ACP from Bersa’s late-1980s lineup, made in Argentina and import-marked by R.S.A. Enterprises. It features a 3.5 inch fixed barrel in a blowback action, DA/SA trigger, and a slide-mounted safety/decocker. Distinctive details include rear cocking serrations, a serrated top rib, and wrap-around black synthetic grips with the BERSA logo.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is surface rust present inside the slide serrations and pitting visible on multiple exterior surfaces. The bore presents as clean. No magazine is included.
What’s Included
- Brown soft-sided holster with synthetic leather exterior and nylon trim
Built as a compact .380 ACP with a fixed 3.5 inch barrel, the Mod. 86 uses a blowback, semi-automatic action and a DA/SA trigger system with an external hammer and spur. This configuration reflects Bersa’s pre-Thunder design approach from the late 1980s.
The pistol is equipped with a slide-mounted safety/decocker and a standard left-side magazine release. Controls are straightforward and consistent with the model’s DA/SA operating system.
Slide features include rear cocking serrations and a serrated top rib. The sights are fixed, with a front blade carrying a white dot and a square-notch rear for a clear, durable sight picture.
It wears a matte blue/black finish on both slide and frame, and wrap-around black synthetic grips embossed with the BERSA logo. Markings include "IMPORTED BY R.S.A. ENTERPRISES INC. OCEAN N.J." and "INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA," confirming its Argentine manufacture and U.S. import history.