2000 13820 Black (Undercover)
Charter Arms

2000 13820 Black (Undercover)

Caliber .38 Special
Size Subcompact
Type SA/DA
On California Roster Exp. Jan 2027
Barrel 2"
Capacity 5
Action SA/DA
Material Stainless Steel, Alloy
MSRP $399

Specifications

ManufacturerCharter Arms
Model2000 13820 Black (Undercover)
Model Number13820
TypeRevolver
Frame SizeSubcompact
Caliber.38 Special
ActionSA/DA
Barrel Length2"
MaterialStainless Steel, Alloy
MSRP$399

Roster Status

On California Roster
Listing expires January 01, 2027

Magazine Capacity

5
CA legal: 5-round magazine max

Before You Buy

Roster approval is model-specific. Confirm the exact model number with your FFL dealer before purchase.

Model # 13820

Is the Charter Arms 2000 13820 Black (Undercover) Legal in California?

Yes, the Charter Arms 2000 13820 Black (Undercover) is currently legal to purchase in California. It is listed on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster, which means it has been approved for retail sale through licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in the state.

Charter Arms 2000 13820 Black (Undercover) Specifications

The Charter Arms 2000 13820 Black (Undercover) is a .38 Special subcompact revolver with a sa/da mechanism. It features a 2" barrel and ships with a 5 capacity. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is $399.

How to Buy the Charter Arms 2000 13820 Black (Undercover) in California

To purchase the Charter Arms 2000 13820 Black (Undercover) in California, you must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All purchases must be made through a licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) dealer. When shopping, verify the exact model number (13820) with your dealer, as roster approval is model-specific.

About Charter Arms

Charter Arms was founded in 1964 by Douglas McClenahan, a former Colt and Sturm Ruger engineer who wanted to build an affordable, lightweight American-made revolver. The company found its niche with compact revolvers built on aluminum and steel frames that punched above their price point. Their California roster models are exclusively revolvers — the Undercover, Bulldog, Pathfinder, and their colorful Chic Lady series — spanning .38 Special, .44 Special, and .22 LR. Charter Arms remains one of the few manufacturers focused entirely on the revolver market.

Charter Arms currently has 26 handguns on the California roster. Browse all Charter Arms models →