The Bersa 83 is a double-action pistol chambered for 9x17mm Browning Short (.380 ACP), and is manufactured by Bersa in Argentina. It is a very popular pistol because it is compact, accurate, reliable, inexpensive, and an excellent choice for self-defense and concealed carry. The stainless steel and nickel-plated versions were manufactured from 1989 to 1994.
The Model 83 replaced the 383 DA in 1989, discarding an external slide catch in favor of an internal system: to release a slide from lock-back, the user had only to pull the slide back a bit further, and thence release it to allow full return to battery.
The Model 83 was in production for five years, after which the aluminium-frame, single-stack Series 95 was introduced, followed very shortly by Bersa's present Thunder Series of pistols including the Thunder 380 and its variants. This model does not have a de-cocker. Models after this did include a de-cocker.
Caliber : .380 ACP Barrel Length : 90 mm (3½") Action : simple blowback Operation : double action trigger Capacity : 7+1
Manufacture : 1986–1988 Frame : steel Slide : steel Internals : steel Grip stocks : walnut or black nylon
Overall Length : 168 mm (6 3/5") Unloaded Height : 120 mm (4 5/7") Maximum Width : 33 mm ( 1 2/7") Unloaded Weight : 730g (25.75 oz.) Finish : blued or nickel
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