JoLoAr .45 ACP One-Hand-Cocking Pistol

Published on November 22, 2016
Duration: 8:46

This review details the rare JoLoAr .45 ACP pistol, notable for its unique one-handed cocking lever patented by Jose Lopez Arnaiz. Manufactured by Hijos de Calixto Arrizabalaga, it was based on the Sharpshooter blowback design and produced in various calibers, with the .380 and 9mm Largo being more common due to a Peruvian contract. The .45 ACP variant features a tip-up barrel, lacks a trigger guard, and has its rear sight mounted on the barrel.

Quick Summary

The JoLoAr .45 ACP pistol is a rare Spanish firearm notable for its unique 'palanca' or one-handed cocking lever, patented by Jose Lopez Arnaiz. Manufactured by Hijos de Calixto Arrizabalaga, it features a simple blowback action, a tip-up barrel, and lacks a trigger guard, making it a historically significant collector's item.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: JoLoAr .45 ACP
  2. 00:33History & Palanca Lever
  3. 01:13Manufacturing & Partnership
  4. 02:23Calibers & Peruvian Contract
  5. 04:04Mechanical Operation
  6. 05:36Tip-Up Barrel & Sights
  7. 06:42Magazine & Markings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main innovation of the JoLoAr pistol?

The JoLoAr pistol's primary innovation is the 'palanca' or lever, patented by Jose Lopez Arnaiz. This mechanism allows the user to cock the slide and chamber a round using only one hand, a significant feature for cavalry or injured soldiers.

Why is the JoLoAr .45 ACP considered rare?

The JoLoAr .45 ACP is rare because most production focused on smaller calibers like .380 ACP and 9mm Largo, largely due to a substantial contract with the Peruvian Mounted Police. The .45 ACP variant represents a less common iteration of the design.

What are some unique mechanical features of the JoLoAr .45 ACP?

The JoLoAr .45 ACP is a simple blowback, single-action pistol lacking a trigger guard and slide hold-open. It also features a tip-up barrel, a design element inherited from its predecessor, the Sharpshooter pistol.

Who manufactured the JoLoAr pistol?

The JoLoAr pistol was a collaboration between Jose Lopez Arnaiz, who patented the cocking lever, and Hijos de Calixto Arrizabalaga in Eibar, Spain. Arrizabalaga produced the base pistols, which Arnaiz then modified with his lever.

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