Engraved Llama XV .22 (Stoeger)

[jsgwoodsman]

I stumbled across this Llama XV .22lr sold through Stoeger.
It is the engraved blued option, which I had never seen or known about until I bought this gun.
I believe the date code/letter is Q which should make it a 1972 production.
Its fun and smooth to shoot, its surprisingly accurate, and hasn’t had a jam yet with 2 types of ammo and about 350 rounds.
I can’t find much information on these engraved guns (how many years the engraving was offered, how many were produced, etc.).
I bought it up with some other guns and figured I’d flip it, but it’s steadily growing on me!
Anyone out there have one of these and/or know more info on them?

[gcrank1]

Sweet!
Cant give you any info, but Ive been attracted since seeing it, iirc, in the old Gun Digest. There probably arent very many out there, cant say Ive ever seen a live one.
Id keep it for a bit, something like that should always sell and the window of opportunity should be wide.

[jsgwoodsman]

Thanks gcrank1

I did find this advertisement from a 1973 Stoeger catalogue:


Imagine finding one of the gold damascene versions!!
I realize it’s blurry but the price for blued engraved was $95.95 versus the gold engraved damascene that cost $459.95 - in 1973!!!
Apparently there was an engraved chrome version also. It sold for $109.95.

[BulletBait]

I've had several of the 22's and 380's which always seemed to find me, especially in Tulsa. Prices USED to be a bargain for a decent quality pistol with acceptable accuracy for a 10 yard plinker/defense pistol. Enjoy while it functions since spare parts are mummy dust.

[schutzen-jager]

happy with my .22 especial that i've owned for 20+ years - reliable solid shooter - parts are getting scarce + expensive - when Stoeger was located in N.J. they had a display case filled with plated + engraved Llama's - i wonder where they all disappeared to -

[GreggieBoy]

The Llama XV was my first firearm. Had mine since 1975. Shoots good and is a lot of fun.