Galesi RG Factory Engraved Presentation .22 LR Pistol – Early Push-Button Takedown, Bright Nickel, 1950s Italian Pocket Gun
This Italian-made Galesi RG presentation pistol stands out for its full-coverage factory scroll engraving, bright nickel finish, and rare early push-button takedown system. Built in the 1950s and imported before 1968, it offers a lightweight 12-ounce alloy-frame design paired with a recessed-crown steel barrel. Collectors will appreciate its factory presentation grade, micro size, and matching white synthetic grips with RG medallions.
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: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present on the frame and slide, yet the nickel finish remains bright. The bore is clear with strong rifling.
What’s Included
- Galesi RG Factory Engraved Presentation .22 LR pistol
- One 6-round factory Rigarmi magazine with yellow polymer base pad
Produced by Rigarmi in Brescia, Italy, this RG series pistol features factory scroll engraving that covers the slide, frame, trigger guard, front strap, and back strap, giving it the visual appeal expected of a presentation-grade sidearm.
The bright nickel finish complements the white synthetic grips, each inset with an RG medallion, creating a cohesive look that reflects mid-century Italian design.
An early push-button takedown latch simplifies fieldstripping compared to later lever designs, adding mechanical interest and marking it as an early production variant.
The micro-size alloy frame keeps weight to roughly 12 oz unloaded, making it a true pocket pistol while still offering a 6+1 capacity in .22 LR through its single-action blowback system.
Integral fixed sights, a heel magazine release, and stamped Italian proof marks round out a package that ceased importation to the United States after the 1968 Gun Control Act, enhancing its collectibility today.