Llama Model XV .22 LR 1911-Style Rimfire Pistol – 3.75" Barrel, Blued Steel, Stoeger Import
The Llama Model XV is a compact, steel-framed rimfire that scales the classic 1911 platform down to .22 LR. Built in Spain by Gabilondo y CIA and imported by Stoeger Industries, this pistol combines familiar 1911 controls with a lightweight 8-round magazine, a ventilated rib slide, and fully adjustable iron sights. Its single-action blowback system and short 3.75-inch barrel make it a handy trainer or plinker with true 1911 ergonomics.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – shows extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks; rifling is intact with well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is mechanically sound. Scratches, blemishes, and small areas of light rust and pitting are visible on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Llama Model XV pistol
- One 8-round steel factory magazine
- Original box/case (unspecified)
This Model XV mirrors the feel of a full-size 1911 while remaining light and manageable in .22 LR. The steel frame and slide are blued for a traditional finish and long-term durability.
A factory-machined, ventilated slide rib runs the full length of the topstrap, ending in a screw-adjustable square-notch rear sight paired with an integral Patridge front blade. These iron sights offer precise elevation and windage tuning straight from the factory.
Controls will feel instantly familiar to 1911 enthusiasts. The pistol uses a single-action trigger, an exposed spur hammer, a grip safety, and a left-side thumb safety with a half-cock notch for added security during handling.
At 3.75 inches, the carbon-steel barrel delivers solid accuracy while keeping overall length compact. The eight-round magazine provides reliable feeding for standard-velocity rimfire ammunition.
Stoeger’s import mark on the buttstrap confirms U.S. commercial distribution, and production spanning the mid-1950s through the early 1990s speaks to Llama’s long-standing commitment to affordable rimfire handguns.