Llama Model XV Especial Airlite .22 LR Compact 1911-Style Pistol, Blued, Aluminum-Alloy Frame
This Llama Model XV Especial Airlite stands out as a compact, 1911-pattern .22 LR with an aluminum-alloy frame and blued steel slide and barrel. The Airlite rollmark denotes the lightweight alloy-frame variant, paired with a full-length solid rib on the slide and classic single-action, hammer-fired operation. Spanish/Eibar proof marks and a magazine floorplate marked "MADE IN SPAIN" confirm its Spanish origin and production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
What's Included
- Llama Model XV Especial Airlite .22 LR pistol
- Magazine with floorplate marked "MADE IN SPAIN"
The Airlite configuration uses an aluminum-alloy frame to reduce weight while retaining a steel slide and steel barrel. This compact .22 LR follows a 1911-style layout with blowback operation, single-action ignition, a spurred hammer, and familiar controls.
The slide features a full-length solid rib and a blued finish that matches the barrel. A barrel bushing is present. Sighting is straightforward and visible, with a ramped front blade carrying a yellow insert and a dovetailed square-notch rear.
Controls include a push-button magazine release, a grip safety, and a manual thumb safety, echoing classic 1911 ergonomics. Checkered wood grips with LLAMA medallions provide a secure hold and period-correct appearance.
Origin and markings are clear: Spanish/Eibar proof marks appear on the frame near the trigger guard, and the magazine floorplate is marked "MADE IN SPAIN." Dimensions are compact, with an approximate 3.7 in barrel, about 6.5 in overall length, and around 17 oz in weight.