Volquartsen Black Mamba LLV .22 LR 4.5” Threaded Semi-Auto Pistol, Mags
SOLD FOR: $1,165.00
LSB#: LSB250604PF006
Make: Volquartsen Custom
Model: Black Mamba LLV
Serial Number: BM10975
Year of Manufacture: Modern, 2012 to present
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-automatic Blowback Action, Magazine Fed Pistol.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “Volquartsen”, “LLV / BM10975” with the Volquartsen logo. The right side of the receiver is marked “Carrol, Iowa 22 LR” with the Volquartsen Logo. The frame is marked, “22.45”.
Barrel Length: 4.5” Threaded ½ x 28 W/ Single-Port Compensator
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a green fiber optic screwed to the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a fully adjustable rectangular notch dovetailed to the top of the barrel extension. The top has a milled picatinny rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are textured Hogue Grips with finger grooves. There is little to no visible wear. There are no rips or tears. Overall the grips rate in Excellent condition. The underside of the frame has a milled section of picatinny rail.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Two 10-round Ruger 22/45 magazines in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Tungsten Cerakote
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are faint handling marks throughout. The screw heads are sharp, and the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Hard-sided Volquartsen Custom case, total of two magazines, patch, sticker, thread protector, barrel nut wrench, tools, and owner’s manual.
Our Assessment: The Volquartsen Black Mamba is an elite-tier rimfire pistol engineered for competitive shooters and serious enthusiasts who demand reliability, accuracy, and precision fitment in a lightweight platform. Based on the proven Ruger 22/45 grip frame, the Black Mamba pairs a 4.5” threaded LLV (Lightweight, Low-Profile, Vented) upper with a tungsten Cerakote finish and a host of match-grade components. The addition of a single-port compensator, fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear, and top Picatinny rail makes it optics-ready and competition-capable right out of the box. This example is in Excellent condition and shows only faint handling marks with no mechanical or cosmetic issues of note. The bore is pristine with sharp rifling and a mirror-bright interior, rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion. The textured Hogue grips with finger grooves offer a positive, comfortable hold, and the lower Picatinny rail allows for the mounting of lights, lasers, or weights. The included compensator adds both visual appeal and functional muzzle control, making this pistol ideal for fast-paced steel challenge, bullseye, or suppressed applications.
Volquartsen’s name is synonymous with rimfire excellence, and the Black Mamba sits at the top of their semi-auto pistol offerings. With a lightweight design, exceptional trigger, ultra-reliable cycling, and top-tier machining, it represents the pinnacle of rimfire pistol design. Whether you’re chasing match wins, shooting suppressed, or simply seeking the best in modern rimfire engineering, this Black Mamba delivers. Complete with two magazines, Volquartsen hard case, and factory accessories, this pistol is a turnkey solution for the serious shooter. -R.E.
