Retolaza Titanic M1914
Retolaza Hermanos · Pistol · Discontinued · 1914
Also known as: Titanic 1914, Titanic Model 1914, Retolaza Titanic 7.65mm
Overview
The Retolaza Titanic M1914 is a Spanish blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in .32 ACP, produced by Retolaza Hermanos of Eibar. It enlarged the firm's 6.35mm "Titanic" pocket pistol of 1913 to the larger 7.65mm cartridge, carrying over the same Browning 1906-pattern striker-fired layout and slide markings. Like most Eibar-made automatics of the period it was an inexpensive copy of John Browning's FN designs, sold under a topical trade name chosen in the wake of the 1912 Titanic disaster.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 737 g (26.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Barrel Length | 83 mm (3.27") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 9 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 282 m/s (925 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 188 J (139 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
- .32 ACP · primary — also known as .32 Auto, 7.65x17mm Browning, 7.65mm Browning
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Fixed Sights, Concealed Hammer, Browning 1906 Pattern
Production
Production years: 1914-1936
Made by Retolaza Hermanos of Eibar from 1914 until the firm ceased around the Spanish Civil War; exact output unrecorded.
Origin
Country of origin: Spain
Designer: Retolaza Hermanos
Discontinued: 1936
Notes
The slide and grips are marked "Titanic" with the Retolaza "RH" monogram; the 7.65mm version is essentially the 1913 6.35mm model scaled up, with identical markings apart from the caliber.
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 and aspirational themes. The "Titanic" name was adopted shortly after the famous liner sank in April 1912, joining the firm's other trade names such as Liberty, Velo-Dog and Puppy.