American Arms Inc PK-22 .22 LR Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.5 in Barrel, Black, 8+1
This American Arms Inc PK-22 is a compact .22 LR DA/SA blowback pistol with a 3.5 in barrel and an 8+1 capacity. It carries distinctive factory markings including "AMERICAN ARMS, INC.-N.K.C.-MO," "PK Cal. 22 l.r.," and "DESIGN BY ERMA-WERKE," with the frame marked "MADE IN USA." Its PPK-style profile, slide-mounted manual safety, and black synthetic checkered grips make it a practical rimfire trainer with recognizable styling and straightforward controls.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are notable scratches and blemishes on the pistol's finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- American Arms Inc PK-22 pistol
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with witness holes and a finger-rest baseplate
The PK-22 follows a PPK-style compact rimfire trainer design with a rounded trigger guard and a slim single-stack profile for easy handling. The slide and frame wear a uniform black finish, matched to black synthetic checkered grips.
Operation is DA/SA via a simple blowback system, paired with an external spur hammer. Controls include a slide-mounted manual safety and rear slide serrations for confident manipulation.
Sights are fixed, with a ramped front and a square-notch rear for a clear, no-nonsense sight picture. The 3.5 in barrel balances compact size with useful sight radius for a rimfire pistol.
Markings are extensive: the slide reads "AMERICAN ARMS, INC.-N.K.C.-MO" and "PK Cal. 22 l.r.," the right side is marked "DESIGN BY ERMA-WERKE," and the frame is stamped "MADE IN USA." The included 8-round magazine is single-stack with witness holes and a small finger-rest baseplate.