Tanfoglio GT 26 Targa Delux .25 ACP Pocket Pistol – Excam U.S.-Cast Alloy-Frame Hybrid
Assembled by Excam in Hialeah, Florida after the 1968 Gun Control Act, this GT 26 Targa Delux mates an Italian-manufactured slide and barrel with a U.S.–cast Zamak (zinc-alloy) frame that bears the raised “EXCAM, HIALEAH, FLA.” legend. Authoritative references confirm these post-1968 hybrids are alloy-framed rather than the earlier all-steel Italian pistols.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light blemishes and handling marks are visible on the matte blued finish, consistent with prior use. The bore remains bright and shows strong rifling.
What’s Included
- Original Targa GT 26 factory cardboard box (serial-matched)
- Targa GT 26 instruction manual
- Factory steel 6-round magazine with witness holes
As a compact blowback pocket pistol, the GT 26 Targa Delux retains the dimensions of its Italian forebear—2.5-inch barrel and 4.7-inch overall length—while the lighter zinc-alloy frame keeps weight low for comfortable carry.
The pistol operates on a simple blowback action and runs in single-action mode, featuring an external hammer, half-cock notch, and left-side thumb safety. A heel-type magazine catch maintains the sleek profile expected of European pocket pistols from this era.
Fixed sights consist of a front blade and a milled rear notch, both low-profile to prevent snagging during draw. Rear slide serrations aid manipulation despite the micro footprint.
Collectors will appreciate that the serial number S08961 matches the original factory carton, underscoring the pistol’s originality. Complete factory packaging and documentation are seldom found with these early imports, enhancing this example’s desirability.