Jarvis PAS Type C
Jarvis Products Corporation · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: Jarvis PAS-C, Jarvis Type C Power Actuated Stunner, PAS Type C .25R, Jarvis Cylindrical Type Penetrating Captive Bolt Stunner
Overview
The Jarvis PAS Type C is a cartridge-powered penetrating captive bolt stunning pistol built by Jarvis Products Corporation for the humane pre-slaughter stunning of livestock. Chambered for the .25R (6.3mm) blank charge, its cylindrical Type C body drives a retained steel bolt of roughly 11.43 mm (0.45 in) diameter forward on contact with the animal's skull, delivering a concussive penetrating blow that renders cattle, bulls, hogs, sows and sheep instantly insensible. The bolt is captive and automatically retracts after each shot, so no free projectile is discharged. Interchangeable cartridge power loads of roughly 1.25 to 4.50 grains let the operator match the charge to the size of the animal, while a breech-locking safe position and a clear ready-to-fire alignment indicator make the single-hand tool safe and precise on the line.
Specifications
| Action Type | Breech Loading |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 55 m/s (180 fps) |
| Effective Range | 0 m (0 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 0 m (0 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Corrosion Resistant |
Calibers
- .25 Caliber Blank · primary — also known as .25R (6.3mm) captive bolt charge, .25 caliber blank, 6.35mm captive bolt charge
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Cartridge Breech
- Safety mechanisms: Breech Locking Safe Position, Captive Bolt Retention, Alignment Ready Indicator
- Features: Penetrating Captive Bolt, Cylindrical Type C Body, Cartridge Powered, Impact Contact Fired, Retracting Bolt, Single Hand Operation, Interchangeable Power Loads, 11 43mm Penetrating Rod, Single Shot Stunning
Variants
- Jarvis PAS Type C .22R - Caliber Option
- Jarvis PAS Type C Long Bolt - Extended Bolt
Service history
Operators
- Meat processing and slaughter industry
Production
Standard cartridge-powered penetrating captive bolt stunner used in commercial abattoirs and on-farm euthanasia worldwide
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
A captive bolt stunner is not a conventional firearm: the bolt is retained within the tool and no free projectile leaves the device, so ballistic range figures do not apply. The Type C is the cylindrical (in-line) body style in the Jarvis PAS range and is offered in both .22R (5.6mm) and .25R (6.3mm) calibers; the .25R heavy-duty version is rated for large cattle and bulls. Penetrating rod diameter is approx 0.45 in (11.43 mm) with a bolt extension of about 4.75 in (120 mm) on the long-bolt version. Cartridge power loads span roughly 1.25-4.50 grains. Verified weight and overall length figures were not published in the sources consulted.
Background
Jarvis Products Corporation, based in Middletown, Connecticut, is one of the world's largest makers of meat-processing equipment. Its PAS (Power Actuated Stunner) range covers pistol-grip and cylindrical Type C body styles across .22R and .25R cartridge calibers, letting plants pick a stunner and power load matched to everything from sheep to full-grown bulls.