Bersa Mod. 383 DA (383A) .380 ACP Compact Pistol, DA/SA, 3.5 in Barrel, 7+1, Made in Argentina
This Argentine-made Bersa Mod. 383 DA, cataloged as the 383A, is a compact .380 ACP from the 1980s that predates the Thunder series. It features a DA/SA system with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, an external slide stop unique to this variant, and classic two-piece checkered wood grips. Import marks from K-MAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Glenview, Illinois) are present, along with INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is missing the extractor and is currently inoperable. It is offered as a gunsmith special and sold as is.
What’s Included
- Bersa Mod. 383 DA (383A) .380 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round steel single-stack magazine with finger-rest baseplate
The Mod. 383 DA (383A) is the double-action variant in Bersa’s early compact line and is a direct predecessor to the later Thunder series. It is identifiable by its external slide stop, a feature that sets it apart from the subsequent Model 83.
Chambered in .380 ACP, it uses a 3.5 in barrel and a 7+1 capacity in a compact, aluminum-alloy-framed package. The pistol measures approximately 6.6 in in overall length and weighs about 24 oz, offering a solid feel in a carry-friendly size.
The DA/SA action is paired with a slide-mounted safety/decocker and a ring-style spur hammer. Controls are straightforward and period-correct for the 1980s design ethos.
Slide details include rear cocking serrations and longitudinal anti-glare serrations along the top. The sighting system is fixed, with a front blade and a square-notch rear.
It wears two-piece checkered wood grips and carries clear import and origin markings: K-MAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. GLENVIEW ILLINOIS 60025 and INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA. Made in Argentina, this example reflects Bersa’s 1980s production features and markings.