Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Llama Especial VIII!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Llama
Model: C-VIII
Serial: 729153
Caliber: 38 Super
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips with Llama Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Llama C-VIII in .38 Super with a 5-inch barrel and stainless finish is a fascinating example of the Spanish manufacturer’s attempt to refine and modernize their long-running line of 1911-inspired pistols, offering both classic styling and a uniquely European interpretation of the Browning design. Built on a full-size steel frame, the stainless model has a noticeably robust presence, with a slightly different contouring and machining style than an American 1911, giving it a distinctive character that collectors often appreciate. Chambered in .38 Super—a high-velocity, flat-shooting cartridge historically favored in competition and by shooters seeking performance above standard 9mm—the C-VIII takes full advantage of its 5-inch barrel to generate excellent velocity and accuracy, making it a surprisingly capable range or defensive pistol for its era. The slide-to-frame fit on these pistols, while not match-grade, tends to be tight enough to deliver dependable precision, and the recoil impulse is characteristically soft due to the Super’s pressure curve and the pistol’s all-steel construction. Its controls mimic the traditional 1911 layout, including a single-action trigger, manual thumb safety, and grip safety, though subtle differences in geometry and Spanish manufacturing touches create a slightly different feel—often described as lighter and more fluid, though sometimes less refined. Llama’s serrations, markings, and grip designs vary across production years, but the stainless models often have a handsome brushed or polished sheen that elevates their visual appeal.
Model: C-VIII
Serial: 729153
Caliber: 38 Super
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips with Llama Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Llama C-VIII in .38 Super with a 5-inch barrel and stainless finish is a fascinating example of the Spanish manufacturer’s attempt to refine and modernize their long-running line of 1911-inspired pistols, offering both classic styling and a uniquely European interpretation of the Browning design. Built on a full-size steel frame, the stainless model has a noticeably robust presence, with a slightly different contouring and machining style than an American 1911, giving it a distinctive character that collectors often appreciate. Chambered in .38 Super—a high-velocity, flat-shooting cartridge historically favored in competition and by shooters seeking performance above standard 9mm—the C-VIII takes full advantage of its 5-inch barrel to generate excellent velocity and accuracy, making it a surprisingly capable range or defensive pistol for its era. The slide-to-frame fit on these pistols, while not match-grade, tends to be tight enough to deliver dependable precision, and the recoil impulse is characteristically soft due to the Super’s pressure curve and the pistol’s all-steel construction. Its controls mimic the traditional 1911 layout, including a single-action trigger, manual thumb safety, and grip safety, though subtle differences in geometry and Spanish manufacturing touches create a slightly different feel—often described as lighter and more fluid, though sometimes less refined. Llama’s serrations, markings, and grip designs vary across production years, but the stainless models often have a handsome brushed or polished sheen that elevates their visual appeal.
While not as widely known or supported as Colt or other major makers, the C-VIII remains a compelling firearm for enthusiasts who appreciate unusual 1911 variants, the nostalgic appeal of .38 Super, and the rugged, overbuilt nature of older Llama pistols, which offer a blend of charm, functionality, and idiosyncratic engineering difficult to find elsewhere.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with its factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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