Trejo pistol

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Trejo Pistol
TypeMachine pistol
Place of originMexico
Production history
DesignerGabriel Trejo, Abraham Trejo
Designed1940's
ManufacturerIndustrias Trejo de Zacatlán S.A. de C.V.
Produced1948-1970. 2010-present
VariantsModel 1, Model 2, Model 3, Model 4
Specifications
Barrel length3,15
Cartridge.22LR, .32ACP, .380 ACP, 9 mm
ActionBlowback
Rate of fire1,300-1,400RPM
Feed system8-, 10-, 11-round magazine, depending on calibre
SightsIron

Trejo Pistol is a term used to refer to a series of handguns produced in Mexico by Industrias Trejo de Zacatlán S.A., previously called Armas Trejo S.A. and of which, one of its variants, the Trejo Modelo 1 "TIPO RÁFAGA", is considered the smallest machine pistol in the world.[1]

History[]

During the 40's, Abraham Trejo began to make weapons secretly, however, when he was discovered by his father, Gabriel Trejo, instead of ragging him, he supported him with the design and assembly of machinery to make the rifling of the barrel[2] and with which in 1948 they create Armas Trejo SA in Zacatlán de las Manzanas, Puebla, this being the main reason why the Trejo logo is an apple. The first weapon created by Trejo was the Trejo Modelo 1 "Tipo Ráfaga" and subsequently introduced different models until its cessation of production in 1971 due to the restrictions of the Mexican government. Between 1948 and 1971, a total estimate of between 80,000 and 100,000 weapons of all its models was produced.[3][4]

After the arms ban in Mexico, Armas Trejo S.A. changes its name to Industrias Trejo de Zacatlán S.A. and it is dedicated to the production of work tricycles, agricultural machinery and industrial machinery, and until 2010 it restarted the production of weapons, introducing the 1 GT, 2 GT, 2 TM 3 VT and 4 models.[5]

Variants[]

  • Modelo 1 "Tipo Ráfaga": It was the first weapon formally produced by Armas Trejo and whose main characteristic is the engraving of "TIPO RÁFAGA" on the slide. It had a fire selector, which allowed the weapon to be fired semi-auto and full-auto with a rate of fire of up to 1,400 rounds per minute and was fed by a removable magazine of 8 .22 L.R. cartridges. For this weapon, a total production of between 13 thousand and 16 thousand pieces was estimated.[6][7][8]
  • Modelo 1-A: Version of the Model 1 also in caliber .22, without fire selector and without the engraving of "TIPO RÁFAGA" that uses only semi-automatic firing and of which a production of 1,263 units is estimated.[9][10]
  • Modelo 1 GT: Version produced after 2010, based on the Modelo 1, caliber .22 and with a 10-round magazine.[11]
  • Modelo 2: It was a larger version of the Model 1, which is fed by a 11-rounds .22 LR magazine.[12][13]
  • Modelo 2 TM: Version produced since 2010, similar to the original Modelo 2. It has a ventilated belt on the slide, adjustable rear sight and a 10-round magazine.[14]
  • Modelo 2 GT: Version produced after 2010, similar to the Modelo 2 TM but without ventilated belt and with a magazine with a capacity for 11 cartridges.[15]
  • Modelo 3: .380ACP caliber version fed by a 7-round magazine. A version of the Model 3 in caliber .32 ACP was also designed for the Mexican Army.[16][17][18]
  • Model 3VT: Version produced since 2018 similar to the Model 3 in caliber .380 ACP and with fixed sights.[19]
  • Modelo 4: Larger version originally produced in caliber 9 mm and of which only 28 units were produced before the cessation of arms production in 1971.[20] After 2010, production began of a version of the Model 4 in caliber .380 with a 9-round magazine.[21]

Specs[]

Data from[22][23][24][25]

Modelo Carthridge Magazine capacity Length (cm) Barrel length (cm) Weight (g)
Modelo 1 .22 LR 8 16 7.5 623
Modelo 1-A .22 LR 8 16 7.5 620
Modelo 1 GT .22 LR 10 17.1 8.9 770
Modelo 2 .22 LR 11 19.5 10.5 795
Modelo 2 TM .22 L.R 10 19.5 10.2 800
Modelo 2 GT .22 L.R. 11 19.7 11.4 800
Modelo 3 .380 ACP 7 16.8 9 680
Modelo 3 VT .380 ACP 7 17.1 7.6 720
Modelo 4 (Next generation) .380 ACP 9 19.05 11.4 750

References[]

  1. ^ C., Luke (July 27, 2020). "The Rimfire Report: Trejo Model 1 Machine Pistol – The World's Smallest Full-Auto Rimfire". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Armas Trejo Univisión (video)" (in Spanish). Armas Trejo. March 23, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Eger, Chris (November 7, 2013). "THE TREJO MACHINE PISTOL: ONE HOT TAMALE (VIDEO)". Guns.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  4. ^ Ramos, J. M. (November 1, 2013). "Trejo Machine Pistols: Mexican Pocket Machineguns". Small Arms Review. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  5. ^ C., Luke (July 27, 2020). "The Rimfire Report: Trejo Model 1 Machine Pistol – The World's Smallest Full-Auto Rimfire". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  6. ^ C., Luke (July 27, 2020). "The Rimfire Report: Trejo Model 1 Machine Pistol – The World's Smallest Full-Auto Rimfire". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Eger, Chris (November 7, 2013). "THE TREJO MACHINE PISTOL: ONE HOT TAMALE (VIDEO)". Guns.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
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  9. ^ Ramos, J. M. (November 1, 2013). "Trejo Machine Pistols: Mexican Pocket Machineguns". Small Arms Review. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
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  11. ^ "Trejo Modelo 4 calibre .380" (in Spanish). México Armado (Forum). Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Eger, Chris (November 7, 2013). "THE TREJO MACHINE PISTOL: ONE HOT TAMALE (VIDEO)". Guns.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  13. ^ "Pistola Trejo Mod. 1, 2 y 3" [Trejo Model 1, 2 and 3] (in Spanish). Historia de las armas de fuego. February 2, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  14. ^ "Trejo Modelo 2 TM (Brochure)" (PDF) (in Spanish). Industrias trejo de Zacatlán S.A. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "Trejo Modelo 4 calibre .380" (in Spanish). México Armado (Forum). Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  16. ^ Hogg, Ian; Weeks, John (1992) [1978]. Pistols of the world: The definitive ilustrated guide to the world's pistols and revolvers (3rd ed.). Northbrook, IL.: DBI Books Inc. pp. 212, 213, 262. ISBN 0-87349-128-9. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  17. ^ Eger, Chris (November 7, 2013). "THE TREJO MACHINE PISTOL: ONE HOT TAMALE (VIDEO)". Guns.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  18. ^ "Pistola Trejo Mod. 1, 2 y 3" [Trejo Model 1, 2 and 3] (in Spanish). Historia de las armas de fuego. February 2, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  19. ^ Merino, Luis Antonio (2018). "Trejo Modelo 3 VT (on Twitter)" (in Spanish). Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  20. ^ "Pistola Trejo Mod. 1, 2 y 3" [Trejo Model 1, 2 and 3] (in Spanish). Historia de las armas de fuego. February 2, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  21. ^ "Trejo Modelo 4 calibre .380" (in Spanish). México Armado (Forum). Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  22. ^ "Trejo Modelo 4 calibre .380" (in Spanish). México Armado (Forum). Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  23. ^ Hogg, Ian; Weeks, John (1992) [1978]. Pistols of the world: The definitive ilustrated guide to the world's pistols and revolvers (3rd ed.). Northbrook, IL.: DBI Books Inc. pp. 212, 213, 262. ISBN 0-87349-128-9. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  24. ^ "Pistola Trejo Mod. 1, 2 y 3" [Trejo Model 1, 2 and 3] (in Spanish). Historia de las armas de fuego. February 2, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  25. ^ Eger, Chris (November 7, 2013). "THE TREJO MACHINE PISTOL: ONE HOT TAMALE (VIDEO)". Guns.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
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