Retolaza Titanic
Retolaza Hermanos · Pistol · Discontinued · 1913
Also known as: Titanic 1913, Titanic Model 1913, Retolaza Titanic 6.35mm
Overview
The Retolaza Titanic is a Spanish blowback-operated 6.35mm (.25 ACP) semi-automatic vest-pocket pistol, produced by Retolaza Hermanos of Eibar from 1913. Like most Eibar-made automatics of the era it was an inexpensive copy of John Browning's FN Model 1906, with a striker-fired mechanism, a manual safety and fixed sights. Its slide was marked "6,35 1913 Model Automatic Pistol Titanic Eibar", the trade name chosen in the wake of the 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 360 g (12.7 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 | 230 m/s (755 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 86 J (63 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 20 m (22 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
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Fixed Sights, Concealed Hammer, Browning 1906 Pattern, Vest Pocket Size
Variants
- Retolaza Titanic M1914 - Caliber Variant
Production
Production years: 1913-1936
Made by Retolaza Hermanos of Eibar from 1913 until the firm ceased around the Spanish Civil War; exact output unrecorded.
Origin
Country of origin: Spain
Designer: Retolaza Hermanos
Discontinued: 1936
Notes
The original 6.35mm model of 1913; Retolaza later enlarged the same design to 7.65mm as the Titanic M1914, which carried identical markings apart from the caliber. Grips bear the "Titanic" name above a circled "RH" monogram and "Cal. 6,35".
Background
Retolaza Hermanos, among the pioneers of automatic-pistol making in Eibar, followed the Spanish industry's habit of naming cheap pocket pistols after topical events. The "Titanic" name was adopted barely a year after the famous liner sank in April 1912, joining the firm's other trade names such as Liberty, Velo-Dog and Puppy.