Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this unique Italian Made semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Browning BDA-380!
The Browning BDA-380 is based on the proven Beretta Model 81 and/or 84 design. Beretta did not sell these pistols under its own branding. Instead, the .380 variants by Beretta were sold as Browning BDA 380 by Browning Arms Company for the North American markets. The Beretta/Browning models are distinguished by its markings, with right side of the slide being marked "Fabrique National Herstal" with the FN logo followed by "Made in Italy", and the left side of the slide has markings "Browning Arms Co. Morgan Utah & Montreal, P.Q."
The Browning BDA-380 is based on the proven Beretta Model 81 and/or 84 design. Beretta did not sell these pistols under its own branding. Instead, the .380 variants by Beretta were sold as Browning BDA 380 by Browning Arms Company for the North American markets. The Beretta/Browning models are distinguished by its markings, with right side of the slide being marked "Fabrique National Herstal" with the FN logo followed by "Made in Italy", and the left side of the slide has markings "Browning Arms Co. Morgan Utah & Montreal, P.Q."
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: BDA-380
Serial: 425PR05596
Date of Manufacture: 1987 (According to "PR" Browning Date Code /1988 (According to "AT" Italian Date Code)
Caliber: .380 ACP (9mm Short)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood with Inlaid Browning Logo Medallion
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features Italian Proof Stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning BDA-380 is an Italian made semi automatic pistol that is chambered in .380 Auto and is double/single action. This model features classic wood grips and has a 13+1 capacity.
The BDA .380 Pistol is based on the proven Beretta Model 81 and/or 84 design. These models were offered in .32 ACP and .380 ACP, with .32 ACP variants manufactured by FN Herstal for European markets and Beretta manufactured the .380 ACP variants at own factories by themselves on behalf of the FN Herstal.
Beretta did not sell these pistols under its own branding. Instead, the .380 variants by Beretta were sold as Browning BDA 380 by Browning Arms Company for the North American markets. The Beretta/Browning models are distinguished by its markings, with right side of the slide being marked "Fabrique National Herstal" with the FN logo followed by "Made in Italy", and the left side of the slide has markings "Browning Arms Co. Morgan Utah & Montreal, P.Q."
The BDA .380 failed commercially, despite some purchases by the Belgian Judicial Police for female officers. The production of the FN 140DA pistol was discontinued in 1987, while the Beretta/Browning version was withdrawn in circa 1997.
Contents:
This example will ship with a Bianchi International genuine leather holster seen 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.
Model: BDA-380
Serial: 425PR05596
Date of Manufacture: 1987 (According to "PR" Browning Date Code /1988 (According to "AT" Italian Date Code)
Caliber: .380 ACP (9mm Short)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood with Inlaid Browning Logo Medallion
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features Italian Proof Stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning BDA-380 is an Italian made semi automatic pistol that is chambered in .380 Auto and is double/single action. This model features classic wood grips and has a 13+1 capacity.
The BDA .380 Pistol is based on the proven Beretta Model 81 and/or 84 design. These models were offered in .32 ACP and .380 ACP, with .32 ACP variants manufactured by FN Herstal for European markets and Beretta manufactured the .380 ACP variants at own factories by themselves on behalf of the FN Herstal.
Beretta did not sell these pistols under its own branding. Instead, the .380 variants by Beretta were sold as Browning BDA 380 by Browning Arms Company for the North American markets. The Beretta/Browning models are distinguished by its markings, with right side of the slide being marked "Fabrique National Herstal" with the FN logo followed by "Made in Italy", and the left side of the slide has markings "Browning Arms Co. Morgan Utah & Montreal, P.Q."
The BDA .380 failed commercially, despite some purchases by the Belgian Judicial Police for female officers. The production of the FN 140DA pistol was discontinued in 1987, while the Beretta/Browning version was withdrawn in circa 1997.
Contents:
This example will ship with a Bianchi International genuine leather holster seen 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
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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.
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