Echave y Arizmendi Renard
Echave y Arizmendi S.A. · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1914
Overview
The Echave y Arizmendi Renard is a Spanish 6.35mm (.25 ACP) blowback-operated, striker-fired vest-pocket semi-automatic pistol produced in Eibar in the early 20th century. Patterned on the FN Browning Model 1906, it is a compact 'Eibar-type' pocket pistol distinguished by a single grip screw per side, and was also offered in 7.65mm (.32 ACP). Like most Eibar-trade guns of the period it was sold commercially under a tradename rather than as a military service arm.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 310 g (10.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| 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 | 232 m/s (761 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 87 J (64 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 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 .25 Auto, 6.35x16mm Browning, 6.35mm Browning
- .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: Manual Thumb Safety
- Features: Fixed Sights, Single Grip Screw, Vest Pocket Size
Service history
Operators
- Civilian
Production
Production years: 1914-1936
Commercial pocket-pistol production ceased around the Spanish Civil War; exact totals unknown
Origin
Country of origin: Spain
Notes
The Renard was one of several tradenames used by Echave y Arizmendi of Eibar. Exact production figures and detailed dimensions are not well documented; specifications listed here follow the standard FN 1906-pattern 6.35mm pocket pistol on which it was based.
Background
The Renard ('fox' in French) was one of dozens of catchy French-language tradenames Eibar gunmakers stamped on near-identical FN Browning copies to make cheap Spanish pocket pistols sell better on the export market.