Echave y Arizmendi Bronco
Echave y Arizmendi S.A. · Pistol · Discontinued · 1918
Also known as: Bronco Model 1913, Bronco Model 1918
Overview
The Echave y Arizmendi Bronco is a Spanish blowback-operated, semi-automatic vest-pocket pistol built in Eibar during the early 20th century. Based on the Browning Model 1906 pattern, it was chambered primarily in .25 ACP (6.35mm) with a larger version offered in .32 ACP (7.65mm). It features a grip safety and a fixed magazine feed, and was typical of the inexpensive 'Eibar-type' pocket pistols exported widely in the 1910s and 1920s.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 397 g (14.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 110 mm (4.33") |
| Barrel Length | 54 mm (2.13") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 230 m/s (755 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 86 J (63 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .25 ACP · primary — also known as 6.35x16mm Browning, 6.35mm Browning, .25 Auto
- .32 ACP — also known as .32 Automatic, 7.65x17mm Browning SR, 7.65mm Browning
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Grip Safety, Manual Safety
- Features: Fixed Sights, Scroll Engraving, Vest Pocket Size
Variants
- Bronco Model 1913 - Early Model
- Bronco Model 1918 - Improved Model
Production
Production years: 1913-1920s
Produced in Model 1913 and Model 1918 forms; total output not documented
Origin
Country of origin: Spain
Notes
Made by Echave y Arizmendi of Eibar, Spain. The 7.65mm (.32 ACP) version is roughly 13mm longer and taller than the 6.35mm (.25 ACP) model and holds seven rounds versus six. Examples often carry scroll engraving and patent number 66130.
Background
The Bronco was one of countless Browning-pattern 'Eibar' pocket pistols churned out by Basque gunmakers who copied John Browning's tiny 1906 vest-pocket design and sold them cheaply across Europe and the Americas.