American Arms P98 .22 LR DA/SA Rimfire Pistol, ERMA-WERKE Design, 5 inch Barrel, Blue/Black Finish
The American Arms P98 is a late-1980s to 1990s ERMA-WERKE–designed .22 LR semi-auto with classic European features and practical controls. This DA/SA rimfire includes a 5 inch barrel, 8+1 capacity, and a windage-adjustable rear sight. Marked AMERICAN ARMS, INC., N.K.C.-MO, DESIGN BY ERMA-WERKE, it balances a blue/black finish with a 26 oz weight and an 8 1/8 inch overall length. This example includes two magazines and the original factory box.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are a few areas with finish loss from normal operation, along with scattered scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- American Arms, Inc. factory cardboard box with end label (Model P98)
- Two 8-round steel single-stack magazines
Designed by ERMA-WERKE and marketed by American Arms, the P98 pairs proven rimfire reliability with a clean DA/SA trigger system. The pistol is clearly marked AMERICAN ARMS, INC., N.K.C.-MO, DESIGN BY ERMA-WERKE, underscoring its import lineage and design heritage from the late 1980s to 1990s.
The 5 inch barrel, 8+1 capacity, and slide that locks open on empty make the P98 practical for range use and straightforward to run. At 26 oz and 8 1/8 inches overall, it offers a balanced feel without excess bulk.
Sights are simple and effective: a fixed front blade and a square-notch rear that is adjustable for windage. Controls include a heel-type magazine release, a left-side takedown lever, and a separate slide-release lever. The manual hammer-block safety and magazine disconnect add user-oriented safety features.
An external ring-style hammer and black synthetic grip panels with horizontal ribbing provide secure manipulation. The pistol wears a blue/black finish and includes a lanyard ring for added retention options.