Hammerli Forge H1 22 .22 LR 1911-Style Pistol, 5-inch Fixed-Barrel, Black Cerakote, 12+1
This Hammerli Forge H1 22 is a full-size .22 LR 1911-format pistol made in Germany by Umarex. It uses a fixed 5-inch barrel with straight-blowback, single-action operation and features an aluminum slide and frame finished in black Cerakote. Capacity is 12+1, and the pistol is equipped with dovetailed 3-dot sights and an integral five-slot Picatinny rail on the dustcover. This example bears CIP nitro proofs and a DE24 (2024) German date code with a Hammerli Arms Ft. Smith, AR import mark.
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: Small scuffs on the frame. Bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Hammerli Arms Forge H1 22 owner's manual
- NicTaylor00 recoil springs for Colt/Walther/Hammerli 1911-22LR (aftermarket; not installed)
- NicTaylor00 5" full-length guide rods for Colt/Walther/Hammerli 1911-22LR (two; aftermarket; not installed)
- Factory Hammerli Arms metal-body magazines shown
The Forge H1 22 follows the Government-length 1911 pattern with a traditional barrel bushing and recoil spring plug. It operates single-action only with a straight-blowback system and a fixed barrel, a setup that supports consistent alignment between barrel and sights. Controls include a manual thumb safety, a beavertail grip safety, and a hammer safety notch.
Construction is all-aluminum for both slide and frame, protected by a black Cerakote finish. The slide carries front and rear cocking serrations. The pistol uses a skeletonized three-hole trigger and a skeletonized commander-style hammer. The mainspring housing is flat and vertically serrated, while the front strap is smooth. Standard 1911 grip panels are compatible; this example wears red laminated wood grip panels.
Sighting is via dovetailed 3-dot irons: a front blade with a single dot and a rear notch with two dots. The rear is windage adjustable via a set screw. An integral five-slot Picatinny rail on the dustcover provides space for rail-mounted accessories. Capacity is 12+1, and weight is approximately 31.1 oz without the magazine.
Markings and origin details include CIP nitro proofs, a DE24 German proof/date code indicating 2024, a Hammerli Arms Ft. Smith, AR import mark, and "Made in Germany by Umarex." The combination of a fixed-barrel .22 LR system in a full-size 1911 layout, aluminum construction, and practical features make this a recent-release Hammerli offering with modern touches in a familiar platform.