Erma Werke EP22 .22 LR Luger-Style Rimfire Pistol, 4.5 in Barrel, West German Proofs, Toggle Action, 10+1
This West German–made Erma-Werke EP22 is a Luger P.08–style .22 LR pistol with a functioning reciprocating toggle. It bears West German commercial proof marks, a MADE IN GERMANY export stamp, and a circled "68" date/inspection stamp. Features include a 4.5 inch steel-lined barrel, blued/blackened finish over a zinc-alloy frame, checkered brown wood grip panels, and a 10-round single-column magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows major finish wear with areas of loss and visible rust.
What’s Included
- Erma Werke EP22 .22 LR pistol
- One 10-round steel single-column magazine with right-side witness slot and concave Luger-style base button (EP-series pattern)
The EP22 replicates the classic Luger silhouette and operation in a rimfire format, using a non-locking blowback system with a functioning, reciprocating toggle. Large knurled toggle knobs and a rear V-notch sight integral to the rear toggle link reinforce the P.08 lineage in both appearance and manual of arms.
Construction details include a 4.5 inch steel-lined barrel for .22 LR and a blued/blackened finish over a zinc-alloy frame. Checkered brown wood grip panels provide a traditional look, and a lanyard loop is fitted to the grip frame butt.
Dimensionally, the pistol measures approximately 8.6 inches in overall length. It feeds from a detachable single-column magazine, offering a 10+1 capacity. The included magazine follows the EP-series pattern with a right-side witness slot and a concave Luger-style base button.
Manufactured by Erma-Werke in Dachau, West Germany, this 1960s-era example carries West German commercial proofs, the MADE IN GERMANY export marking, and a circled "68" date/inspection stamp, anchoring its origin and timeframe. Fixed sights consist of a front blade and the integral V-notch at the toggle.