Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson SW380.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: SW380
Serial: RAJ5522
Date of Manufacture: 1996-2000
Caliber: .380 Acp
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson SW380 is a compact, polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol that was part of the company’s early Sigma series, designed in the late 1990s as an affordable, lightweight defensive handgun chambered in .380 ACP. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the SW380 operates using a simple blowback action and a striker-fired, double-action-only trigger system that provides a long, consistent pull intended to enhance safety during concealed carry. The pistol typically features a lightweight polymer frame paired with a stainless-steel slide, keeping unloaded weight around 15 ounces while maintaining durability for everyday use. It feeds from a detachable single-stack magazine, usually holding 10 rounds —relatively high capacity for a .380 pistol of its era —and it includes fixed low-profile sights and an accessory rail molded into the dust cover—an uncommon feature on compact pistols at the time. Ergonomically, the SW380 incorporates the Sigma line’s characteristic grip angle and textured panels to provide a secure hold despite its small size, though its long trigger pull and modest sight radius reflect its intended role as a close-range defensive firearm rather than a precision target pistol. Although eventually discontinued as newer compact designs entered the market, the SW380 remains notable as an early example of a polymer-frame concealed-carry handgun from Smith & Wesson, combining lightweight construction, simple operation, and practical defensive capability in a straightforward, budget-friendly package.
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.
Model: SW380
Serial: RAJ5522
Date of Manufacture: 1996-2000
Caliber: .380 Acp
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson SW380 is a compact, polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol that was part of the company’s early Sigma series, designed in the late 1990s as an affordable, lightweight defensive handgun chambered in .380 ACP. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the SW380 operates using a simple blowback action and a striker-fired, double-action-only trigger system that provides a long, consistent pull intended to enhance safety during concealed carry. The pistol typically features a lightweight polymer frame paired with a stainless-steel slide, keeping unloaded weight around 15 ounces while maintaining durability for everyday use. It feeds from a detachable single-stack magazine, usually holding 10 rounds —relatively high capacity for a .380 pistol of its era —and it includes fixed low-profile sights and an accessory rail molded into the dust cover—an uncommon feature on compact pistols at the time. Ergonomically, the SW380 incorporates the Sigma line’s characteristic grip angle and textured panels to provide a secure hold despite its small size, though its long trigger pull and modest sight radius reflect its intended role as a close-range defensive firearm rather than a precision target pistol. Although eventually discontinued as newer compact designs entered the market, the SW380 remains notable as an early example of a polymer-frame concealed-carry handgun from Smith & Wesson, combining lightweight construction, simple operation, and practical defensive capability in a straightforward, budget-friendly package.
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
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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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1158002754 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-08 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
82 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-03-08 17:19:12 |





