CZ 83 .380 ACP Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.8 in Fixed Barrel, All-Steel, MRI Import with 1995 Czech Proof, 12+1
This Czech-made CZ 83 in .380 ACP is a compact, all-steel, DA/SA pistol with a fixed 3.8-inch barrel and straight blowback operation. It bears Czech proof marks dated 1995 and the Magnum Research (MRI) Minneapolis import mark, with matching serials on the slide and chamber. The model was later discontinued by 2012, adding appeal for buyers who want a well-documented, durable design from the 1990s era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Surfaces display a few small, superficial scratches and blemishes from prior handling. The bore is clean and reflective.
What’s Included
- CZ 83 pistol
- 1x 12-round magazine (steel CZ 83-pattern)
- No case included
The CZ 83 is a compact, double-action/single-action design built on an all-steel frame, chambered in .380 ACP with a 12+1 capacity. Its straight blowback system pairs with a fixed 3.8-inch barrel and conventional rifling, providing a robust, simple operating system in a carryable size.
Controls are straightforward and practical: an ambidextrous manual safety, DA/SA trigger, and an external spur hammer. The slide carries rear vertical serrations for confident manipulation. Black checkered synthetic grips provide a secure hold without adding bulk.
Sights are fixed and easy to reference, with a pinned front blade featuring a dot insert and a rear square-notch set in a dovetail that is drift-adjustable. The hinged trigger guard simplifies disassembly, a hallmark of this model's user-friendly maintenance approach.
Made in the Czech Republic, this example shows Czech proof and inspection marks with a two-digit date of '95 and the MRI MPLS MN import mark from Magnum Research, Minneapolis. Matching serials on the slide and chamber add to its completeness. Produced in the 1990s and discontinued by 2012, it represents a well-regarded era of CZ compact pistols and comes with one 12-round steel CZ 83-pattern magazine.