Bryco Arms Model 38 .380 ACP Compact Pistol, 2.75 in Barrel, 6+1, Black, with 2 Magazines and Factory Box
This Bryco Arms Model 38 is a compact, striker-fired .380 ACP pistol built on a simple blowback system with a 2.75-inch barrel and 6+1 capacity. It comes with its factory Jennings/Bryco-branded box and two steel single-stack magazines. Slide rollmarks note both Bryco and Jennings lineage, and the model reflects the Southern California compact-pistol line later continued as the Jimenez/JA-380.
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: The finish shows widespread cloudiness with scattered scratches and blemishes. Small, localized deposits of pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Bryco Arms Model 38 .380 ACP pistol
- Two 6-round steel single-stack magazines
- Factory cardboard box with Jennings Firearms/Bryco Arms branding and end label marked "BRYCO MDL J38 .380CAL... XTA MAG," with matching serial noted on the label
The Model 38 uses a simple blowback operating system paired with a striker-fired action and a manual safety. Fixed sights consist of an integral front ramp and a square-notch rear that is integral to the slide. The slide features rear-only vertical serrations and a right-side ejection port.
Its compact footprint centers on a 2.75-inch barrel and a 6+1 capacity using single-stack magazines. The included pair of 6-round steel magazines supports ready use or spares for range sessions.
The pistol wears a black finish over a zinc-alloy frame and black grooved polymer grips for a straightforward, utilitarian setup. It was made in the USA and carries clear rollmarks: the right side reads "BRYCO '38' 380 AUTO," while the left side reads "Jennings Firearms by Bryco Arms, Irvine, CA, USA."
This example presents with its original factory-branded box whose end label identifies MDL J38 .380 and notes a serial matching the pistol, adding completeness to the package. The Model 38 is also recognized within the Southern California compact-pistol lineage that later continued as the Jimenez/JA-380.