Llama Model III-A Series 4 .380 ACP Compact 1911-Pattern Pistol, Bright Nickel/Chrome Finish, 3.7 in Barrel, 8+1, Stoeger Import (1980s)
This Stoeger-imported Llama Model III-A Series 4 is a compact, 1911-pattern .380 ACP from the 1980s with a bright nickel/chrome-plated finish. It features a ventilated and serrated slide rib with an adjustable rear sight, a fixed ramped front sight, and single-action-only, blowback operation. The pistol retains classic Llama slide legends and Spanish origin markings, and it comes with period-correct factory packaging and paperwork.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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 are surface scratches and blemishes present. Small areas of pitting are visible in spots.
What’s Included
- One 8-round magazine
- Llama factory cardboard box with Stoeger end label
- Llama factory manual
- Llama parts list and price sheet (effective Jan. 1, 1981)
The Series 4 configuration stands out with its ventilated top rib (two rectangular vents) and serrated rib surface. An adjustable square-notch rear sight sits on the rib, paired with a fixed ramped front sight that is integral to the rib. The slide also features vertical rear serrations and a standard-height ejection port.
This compact .380 ACP follows a 1911-pattern layout with single-action-only lockwork and blowback operation. Controls include a magazine release and a manual safety. The pistol uses a curved single-action trigger and an external spur hammer.
The finish is a bright nickel/chrome-style plating over both frame and slide, complemented by black checkered plastic grips with LLAMA medallions. Left slide legend reads "LLAMA CAL .380" and the right slide is marked "GABILONDO Y CIA VITORIA (ESPANA)." It bears a "STOEGER INDUSTRIES" import mark and "Made in Spain" markings.
Dimensionally, it carries a 3.7-inch barrel with an overall length of about 6.38 inches. The single-stack magazine provides an 8+1 capacity in .380 ACP, aligning with its compact size and purpose.