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Browning BDA-380 Semi-Automatic .380 Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Browning BDA-380 Semi-Automatic .380 Pistol
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This is a Browning Model BDA-380 semi-automatic pistol chambered in the .380 auto caliber. The pistol features a blue'd steel frame and slide with solid walnut hardwood stocks. The Browning BDA 380 pistol was introduced in 1980 or so as a compact and lightweight pistol for police and civilian use. The gun was manufactured in Italy under contract from FN Herstal (Belgium) and marketed as FN model 140DA (in Europe) or Browning BDA 380 (in USA). Some sources said that BDA 380 is a copy of Beretta 84, but close inspection shows some differences (i.e. Beretta 84 has frame mounted safety while BDA 380 has slide mounted safety). The manufacture of the BDA 380 was ceased circa 1997. It was adopted by Belgian police. The BDA 380 is a blowback operated, double action semi automatic pistol. It has aluminum alloy frame and steel slide. Ambidextrous slide mounted safety switch disconnects the trigger from the hammer when engaged. The pistol featured low profile fixed sights and was available in either polished steel or blue'd finish, with wooden grip panels. The slide is marked on the left side "Browning Arms Company / Morgan Utah & Montreal P.Q." and the right side of the slide is marked "Fabrique National Herstal Made in Italy". The Browning pistol is in good condition with 95%+ original blued finish and a few handling marks on the grips. The pistol measures 4.5" x 6.75". Serial number is 06619. Modern firearm. FFL transfer or NICS background check required.