Gamo PT-85 Desert Blowback CO2 Air Pistol – 4.5mm

The Gamo PT-85 Desert is an archival sand-finish version of the 4.5 mm CO2 pellet pistol, using a rifled barrel, 8 + 8 rotary magazine and moving blowback slide. Its finish distinguishes it from the standard black PT-85 while the core operating format remains familiar.

Verified specifications

Who this model suits

Choose this version when the desert finish is specifically preferred and current stock is available. Blowback uses part of the CO2 charge to cycle the slide, and the model is now archival rather than part of the current international catalogue.

Operation and compatibility

• Use compatible 4.5 mm pellets; this is not listed as a steel-BB format.
• Use the 12 g CO2 cartridge type specified in the PT-85 manual.
• Very long pellets can bind in the rotary magazine; follow the manual’s exclusions.

Useful alternatives

Compare the standard PT-85 or the dual-ammunition P-27, browse all Gamo air pistols, or use the air-pistol buying guide.

Technical identity was checked against official Gamo documentation and the current SKU record.

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Reviewed by the Gamo South Africa product team on 26 August 2026.