The CZ 83 is a compact, all-steel DA/SA pistol chambered in .380 ACP, respected for its fixed-barrel blowback operation, soft recoil, and smooth, controllable trigger. This variant features a 3.75" barrel and an attractive two-tone finish (finish configuration may vary by unit; see photos), delivering classic CZ ergonomics with durable, easy-to-maintain surfaces.
Historical Note: Debuting in the early 1980s as the commercial/export counterpart to the Czechoslovak service vz. 82, the CZ 83 carried forward Česká zbrojovka’s tradition of robust, user-friendly sidearms. Its reliable blowback system, ambidextrous safety, and double-stack magazine made it a favorite among European police agencies and civilian shooters for decades.
- Caliber: .380 ACP (9×17)
- Action: Traditional double-action / single-action (DA/SA)
- Barrel Length: 3.75" (fixed-barrel blowback)
- Construction: All-steel frame/slide | Finish: Two-tone (varies by unit)
- Controls: Ambidextrous manual safety; classic CZ ergonomics
Condition: EXCELLENT (Surplus Grade)
NRA Modern Gun Condition Standards
- NEW: Not previously sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production.
- PERFECT: In New condition in every respect. (Many collectors & dealers use “As New” to describe this condition).
- EXCELLENT: New condition, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect, (except at muzzle or sharp edges).
- VERY GOOD: In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.
- GOOD: In safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.
- FAIR: In safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.
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