Erma Werke EP-22 West German .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.5" Barrel, 10+1 Capacity
This Erma Werke EP-22 is a West German-made .22 LR semi-auto pistol from the late 1960s. It is marked "ERMA EP-22" on the right side of the receiver, with left-side markings including "MADE IN GERMANY" and "cal. 22 L.R.". The pistol uses a blowback action and has a Luger-inspired profile with a prominent toggle-style upper, making it a distinctive example of postwar German rimfire design.
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 some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 1x 10-round detachable box magazine (metal) for Erma EP-22 (.22 LR)
The EP-22 features a toggle-style charging setup with paired knurled toggle knobs/discs and a toggle-style linkage on the upper. Its external layout is strongly Luger-inspired, while remaining a dedicated .22 LR pistol.
Controls and handling features include a manual safety with a red safety indicator dot, located at the rear of the frame/receiver area. A lanyard ring is fitted at the heel of the grip, and the pistol wears checkered brown wood grip panels.
Sight configuration is straightforward, with fixed sights consisting of a fixed front blade sight and a notch-style rear sight integrated into the upper assembly. The barrel is noted as tapered, and the metal finish is described as a dark/black finish.
Markings and inspection details include multiple proof/inspection stamps on the right side forward of the serial, though the exact symbols/date are not legible. The visible serial number is 57513. Overall length is noted as 8 7/8 (published EP22 dimensional record).