Armi Galesi Model 503/B .25 ACP Pre-Ban Italian Pocket Pistol – Polished Blue, White Grips
This Armi Galesi Model 503/B is a micro-size, striker-fired pocket pistol chambered in .25 ACP and imported to the United States before the 1968 Gun Control Act ban. Finished in high-polish blue with factory white synthetic grips bearing the AG medallion, it combines a fixed-barrel blowback design with sleek Italian styling, making it a notable example of mid-century European pocket pistols.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The polished blue surfaces display scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with normal carry, but no deep pitting or corrosion. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Armi Galesi Model 503/B pistol (no magazine)
The Model 503/B is part of Armi Galesi’s 500 Series, distinguished by its compact 4.5 in overall length and 2.25 in fixed carbon-steel barrel. The fixed-barrel blowback system provides dependable lock-up and simplifies takedown, while the striker-fired mechanism keeps the profile slim.
This pistol was imported prior to the 1968 pocket-pistol restriction, giving it pre-ban status that many collectors value. Italian Gardone proof marks and a crisp “Made in Italy” stamp authenticate its origin and era.
The high-polish blued slide carries rear serrations for easy manipulation. A heel-catch magazine release and a left-side manual thumb safety reflect classic European control placement, and the integral blade/notch sights are low-profile for snag-free carry.
White synthetic grips with the AG crest set the 503/B variant apart from earlier black-gripped models, adding contrast to the polished blue steel. Production of the 500 Series ended when Armi Galesi closed shortly after the 1968 import changes, giving surviving examples like this one added collectability.