CZ 83 .380 ACP Compact All-Steel DA/SA Pistol, 3.8 in Fixed Barrel, 12+1 Capacity, Black Finish — Czech Proofs, CAI Import, 4 Magazines
This commercial/export CZ 83 in .380 ACP is a compact, all-steel DA/SA pistol with a fixed 3.8 inch barrel and a double-column 12+1 capacity. It features Czech C.I.P. lion-in-shield proofs, a C.A.I. Georgia, VT import mark, and serial A9443 on the slide and barrel hood; the receiver/front strap is importer-marked "SER#: A9443V," so the frame does not exactly match.
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: Finish shows scratches and blemishes. Small deposits of pitting are present.
What's Included
- Cardboard import box with label
- Four 12-round steel double-stack magazines with side witness holes (CZ 83 pattern)
The CZ 83 uses a simple blowback system with a fixed barrel for its .380 ACP chambering. It is hammer-fired with a DA/SA trigger and a frame-mounted manual safety, and it is built with an all-steel frame and slide in a compact size. This variant has no decocker.
Capacity is 12+1 with a double-column magazine design. This pistol comes with four steel 12-round magazines, each with side witness holes, and the factory-style CZ 83 pattern for reliable fitment.
Sighting is straightforward and practical: a pinned front blade with a painted dot and a square-notch rear sight set in a dovetail. The slide top has anti-glare serrations to reduce reflections along the sighting plane.
External features include a black finish over steel construction, black checkered synthetic grip panels for secure handling, and a ring hammer spur. The pistol bears C.I.P. Czech proofs and a C.A.I. Georgia, VT import mark, confirming its commercial/export origin from the Czech Republic.
This example reflects the late production era of the CZ 83 in .380 ACP, a line discontinued around 2012–2013. It has matching serial markings on the slide and barrel hood (A9443). The receiver/front strap is importer-marked SER#: A9443V, so the frame serial does not exactly match.