Erma Werke EP-22 .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol – 7/8-Scale Luger-Style, West German, Blued, 4.5" Barrel
Built in West Germany during the 1960s, the Erma Werke EP-22 offers the iconic Luger silhouette in a 7/8-scale blowback design chambered for affordable .22 LR. A functional toggle joint, blued steel barrel, and checkered hardwood grips give this compact rimfire pistol both collector appeal and practical range utility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Shows extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
This firearm remains fully functional. Scratches and blemishes are visible on the exterior finish, but the bore is bright and shiny.
What’s Included
- Erma Werke EP-22 pistol
- One 10-round factory Erma EP-22 steel magazine with alloy round-knob floorplate
The EP-22 was engineered as a rimfire companion to the full-size Luger, retaining a working toggle action while simplifying operation to straight blowback. The result is a lightweight pistol that captures the look and feel of the original without the recoil or ammunition cost.
Its 4.5-inch tapered steel barrel is paired with drift-adjustable rear and fixed blade front sights, giving shooters a clear sight picture for plinking or small-bore target work. A heel-style magazine release, manual safety lever, and last-shot hold-open replicate period-correct controls.
The alloy frame and receiver wear a deep blued finish that contrasts nicely with factory hardwood grip panels. West German nitro proof marks and a “MADE IN GERMANY” import stamp authenticate its origin and era of production.
Later Erma KGP-69 magazines are compatible, making spares easy to source. Whether you value its Luger lineage, collectible West German manufacture, or simply want a distinctive rimfire pistol, the EP-22 delivers a unique blend of history and function.