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Browning BDA 380 (.380 cal) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Anics A-101 Replica Of: Browning BDA 380 (.380 cal) Made In: Russia Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, steel BB, 15-shot magazine Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: None Recommended Pellet or BB: Crosman Copperhead BBs Weight (lb)/Length (in): 2.1, 7.0 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 4.3, steel, no Trigger Action: DA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 7.9, no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fixed (some variations of this gun have adjustable rear sights) Velocity (fps): 460 Sound Level (dB): 100 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): N/A Manufactured Dates: 1995-present Condition/Manual/Box: 95%, yes, yes Serial Number: 9725361 |
Comments:
This
pistol is a replica of the Browning BDA 380, which is made in Italy by
Beretta and is similar to Beretta's own Model M84 (Cheetah). The
A-101 is the first model in the 100 series from the Russian firm
Anics. The
Anics A-101 is a heavy, all metal airgun with a decent painted
finish.
Some variations of the A-101 have an adjustable rear sight. The Anics A-101 M is the same as the A-101 except with a longer
barrel. There was also a version that had a silencer attached to
the barrel (A-101 LB). The A-101 has a long trigger pull with an
indistinct break point. The CO2
cartridge piercing mechanism is difficult to use due to the
small tab on the piercing screw. The A-101 has good power but poor
accuracy.
Performance:
Measurements were made on
7/16/06 at a temperature of 84 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot string was fired
from a bench rest at 15' using Crosman Copperhead BBs (5.1 gr).
The highest velocity measured was 485 fps, the lowest was 451 fps
(average of the 10-shot string was 473 fps). A seven shot string
shot with open sights grouped at 2.16". Click the thumbnail below to see a
larger image.
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Right Side Markings: |
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Left Side Markings: The threaded endcap is difficult to turn far enough to puncture the CO2 bulb. Padded pliers help with this. |
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Loading BBs: The small post that is used to pull the magazine spring back is easily broken, so hold it securely. The magazines for the A-101 and A-111 are interchangeable even though the bottoms are styled differently. This gun has a tendency to jam, especially as the magazine gets worn. Use only high quality steel BBs to lessen the chances of a jam. |
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Loading CO2: The tab on the piercing assembly is small, making it difficult to turn by hand when piercing a CO2 cylinder. |
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