Mendoza PK-62

Productos Mendoza S.A. · Pistol · In Production · 1962

Also known as: PK-62-3, PK 62 Derringer, PK-62 Munisalva

Overview

The Mendoza PK-62 is a single-shot, break-action pocket derringer pistol made by Productos Mendoza of Mexico. It is a 'munisalva' (blank-firing) self-defense and signaling pistol chambered for small .22-caliber blank cartridges, with a compact frame designed for concealed pocket carry. The break-open design uses the Mendoza breech-closing system, and spare cartridges are stored in a compartment in the grip.

Specifications

Action Type	Break Action
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	1 rounds

Calibers

.22 Short · primary — also known as .22 Short, .22 munisalva, .22 blank

Features

Firing modes: Manual
Feed systems: Single Shot
Features: Pocket Derringer, Break Open Action, Grip Cartridge Storage

Variants

Mendoza PK-62-3 - Grip Storage

Production

Long-running civilian pocket 'munisalva' derringer; production figures not published.

Origin

Country of origin: Mexico

Notes

Classified in the Mendoza catalog under both firearms and 'munisalva' (blank-firing) arms. The PK-62-3 variant stores three spare rounds in a holder at the base of the grip. Physical dimensions are not published by the manufacturer. Year of introduction (1962) is inferred from the '62' model designation, consistent with the company's dating convention (e.g. C-1934). The .22 Short caliber block represents the closest canonical rimfire base for the blank cartridge it fires.

Background

Productos Mendoza, best known for arming the Mexican Army with the RM2 light machine gun, also built the tiny PK-62 pocket derringer, a blank-firing self-defense pistol that tucks three spare cartridges into a hidden compartment in its own grip.