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BRYCO ARMS 38 .380 ACP
Guns International #: 103686474 Seller's Inventory #: 694768
Category: Handguns - American Pistols - .380 Pistols
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 694768
The Bryco 38 (often listed as the Bryco Arms Model 38) is a compact, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP. It was manufactured by Bryco Arms, one of the California-based “Ring of Fire" companies known for producing very low-cost handguns during the late 1980s and 1990s.
Key Features
Caliber: .380 ACP
Action: Blowback-operated, single-action semi-automatic
Capacity: Typically 6+1 rounds
Barrel Length: Approximately 3.5 inches
Overall Length: About 6 inches
Weight: Roughly 20–22 ounces (unloaded)
Frame: Zinc alloy construction
Finish: Commonly blued-style, nickel, or chrome finishes
Sights: Fixed low-profile sights
Safety: Manual thumb safety; many versions include a magazine disconnect
Design and Construction
The Bryco 38 follows a simple blowback design intended to keep manufacturing costs low. Its zinc-alloy frame and minimal machining made it inexpensive to produce and widely accessible at retail. The pistol has a straightforward layout with basic controls and a compact profile intended for concealment or glovebox carry.
Performance
Chambered in .380 ACP, the Bryco 38 offers moderate recoil compared to smaller pocket pistols. It was designed for close-range defensive use rather than precision shooting. As with many budget firearms of its era, reliability and durability can vary depending on condition, maintenance, and ammunition quality.
Applications
Budget concealed carry (where legal and appropriate)
Basic personal protection
Firearms familiarity and informal shooting
Collecting “Ring of Fire" era handguns
Collector Interest
The Bryco 38 is primarily of historical interest due to its association with the inexpensive handgun market of the late 20th century in California. It represents a broader category of entry-level defensive pistols that were widely distributed through sporting goods stores and pawn shops during that period.
Summary
The Bryco 38 is a compact .380 ACP semi-automatic pistol known for its low cost, simple design, and concealability. While not regarded as a premium firearm, it remains a recognizable example of the budget-friendly “Ring of Fire" handguns that shaped a distinct segment of the American firearms market.
Price: $235.99
Manufacturer: BRYCO ARMS
Model: 38
Caliber Info: .380 ACP
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 3.5" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: chrome