Erma/Excam RX22 .22 LR Compact DA/SA Semi-Auto Pistol – West German, Blued, 3.25" Barrel, 8-Round
Built in West Germany by Erma-Werke and imported by Excam in the mid-1980s, this RX22 offers a compact, alloy-framed platform chambered in economical .22 LR. Its DA/SA trigger system, slide-mounted safety/decocker, and original blued finish give the pistol practical handling characteristics while retaining the era-specific styling collectors value.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide and frame display faint edge wear, and the bore is bright with no pitting.
What’s Included
- Original ERMA/Excam RX22 factory cardboard box with matching serial-number label
- One 8-round single-stack steel magazine
Manufactured during the final production years before discontinuation, this RX22 carries matching serial numbers on the frame and factory box label, underlining its originality. The compact 3.25" barrel keeps overall length to roughly 6.1", making the pistol easy to store or display without taking much space.
The blowback-operated action is paired with a DA/SA trigger, allowing both double-action first shots and lighter single-action follow-ups. A slide-mounted thumb safety doubles as a decocker, giving the shooter straightforward controls consistent with larger service pistols of the era.
The alloy frame and blued steel slide keep weight around 17–20 oz unloaded. Brown checkered plastic grips with inlaid ERMA medallions provide period-correct texture and branding, while a ring-spurred external hammer adds functional detail.
Fixed sights consist of an integral serrated front ramp and a square-notch rear in a dovetail, offering a simple, snag-free sight picture. Rear vertical serrations on the slide aid in manual cycling, and the single-stack magazine delivers an 8+1 capacity in .22 LR.