Bersa Lusber Model 84 grips
Bersa Lusber Model 84 grips
The Bersa Lusber Model 84 marked a pivotal step in Bersa's evolution from .22 LR rimfire pistols to centerfire handguns. Founded in 1958 by Italian immigrant engineers Benso Bonadimani, Ercole Montini, and Savino Caselli, Bersa initially focused on affordable .22 designs inspired by Beretta
Development of the Lusber 84 began in 1973, as Bersa's first centerfire pistol chambered in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP). A blowback-operated, single-action-only semi-auto with fixed barrel, exposed hammer, trigger-block safety, and ventilated rib, it featured an 8-round magazine and was designed primarily for export—especially to Europe—due to Argentine restrictions limiting domestic sales of larger calibers
Production ran from 1975 to 1978, with slides marked "Bersa Lusber 84" for the Italian civilian market. It was succeeded by the improved Lusber 844 in 1978. Though unremarkable mechanically, the Model 84 bridged Bersa's early rimfire success to future centerfire lines like the Thunder series, showcasing reliable, budget-friendly engineering