Trejo Model 1 Machine Pistol: Shooting and History

Published on March 31, 2017
Duration: 8:32

This guide details the operation of the Trejo Model 1 machine pistol, a rare .22 LR select-fire firearm from Mexico. It covers identifying the fire selector for semi-automatic or full-auto ('Rafaga') modes and emphasizes proper grip and recoil control due to its high rate of fire. The information is presented with expert insight from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlighting the pistol's unique history and legal context in Mexico.

Quick Summary

The Trejo Model 1 is a unique .22 LR machine pistol from Mexico, legally produced due to lax regulations on rimfire automatics. It features a blowback-operated, select-fire mechanism with an 'R' for 'Rafaga' (full-auto) selector and an extremely high rate of fire (1200-1500 RPM), making it a historical curiosity with limited practical application.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Trejo Model 1
  2. 00:59History of Trejo Company
  3. 02:05Mexican Legal Context for Machine Pistols
  4. 03:14Regulatory Decline and Production End
  5. 04:08Technical Features and Operation
  6. 05:12Markings and Symbols
  7. 05:56Shooting Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trejo Model 1?

The Trejo Model 1 is a rare, full-automatic .22 LR caliber machine pistol manufactured in Mexico by the Trejo family business. It features a blowback-operated, select-fire mechanism and was produced starting in 1948.

Why was the Trejo Model 1 legally produced in Mexico?

In Mexico, full-automatic restrictions primarily applied to centerfire cartridges. This legal loophole allowed Trejo to legally produce rimfire machine pistols like the 'Tipo Rafaga' model, which is the Model 1.

What is the rate of fire for the Trejo Model 1?

The Trejo Model 1 machine pistol has an exceptionally high rate of fire, estimated by Ian McCollum to be between 1200 and 1500 rounds per minute (RPM). This makes practical control in full-auto mode very challenging.

What are the key features of the Trejo Model 1?

The Trejo Model 1 is a blowback-operated, select-fire pistol chambered in .22 LR. It features a safety lever and a fire selector marked 'R' for 'Rafaga' (full-auto), and has a capacity of 8 rounds.

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