Arizaga Pinkerton
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 85 mm
- Weight, empty
- 865 g
- Introduced
- 1915
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Arizaga Pinkerton is a Spanish blowback-operated semi-automatic pocket pistol chambered in .32 ACP, manufactured by Gaspar Arizaga in Eibar. It belongs to the broad family of inexpensive Eibar-type 'Ruby' pistols derived from John Browning's FN Model 1903 and Colt Model 1903 designs, which Basque gunmakers produced in large numbers in the early 20th century. Pinkerton was one of several trade names under which Arizaga sold its pistols for the civilian export market.
When the French Army desperately needed sidearms in WWI, dozens of small Eibar workshops like Arizaga's churned out Browning-pattern .32 pistols under colorful brand names, of which Pinkerton was one, evoking the famous American detective agency to appeal to export buyers.
Pinkerton was a brand/tradename used by Gaspar Arizaga alongside Mondial/Mundial (Misdial), El Faro, El Gallo and Warwinch. Pistols were also offered in 6.35mm (.25 ACP), and a longer-barrelled 'Navy' model (190mm overall, 119mm barrel) existed. Standard .32 ACP specs (152mm overall, 85mm barrel, ~865g, 9-round magazine, checkered walnut grips, fixed sights, bottom-of-frame magazine release) per Eibar/Ruby reference sources. Arizaga produced roughly 16,000 pistols for France in WWI and closed at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Gaspar Arizaga
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Spain
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 1915 to 1936
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 85 mm
- Overall length
- 152 mm
- Height
- 127 mm
- Width
- 28 mm
- Weight, empty
- 865 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Blowback
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Capacity
- 9
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Slide
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 290 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 183 J
- Effective range
- 25 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Fixed sights
Internal hammer
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 123 .32 ACP pistols | 865 g | 670 g | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 124 .32 ACP pistols | 152 mm | 155 mm | Shorter than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 126 .32 ACP pistols | 85 mm | 87 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 127 .32 ACP pistols | 9 | 8 | Holds more rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the Arizaga Pinkerton
How much does the Arizaga Pinkerton weigh?
The Arizaga Pinkerton weighs 865 g (1.91 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Arizaga Pinkerton?
The Arizaga Pinkerton is chambered in .32 ACP.
How many rounds does the Arizaga Pinkerton hold?
The Arizaga Pinkerton holds 9 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Arizaga Pinkerton?
The Arizaga Pinkerton is 152 mm (5.98 in) long overall, with a 85 mm (3.35 in) barrel.
Who makes the Arizaga Pinkerton?
The Arizaga Pinkerton is made by Gaspar Arizaga (Spain). It was designed by Gaspar Arizaga.
When was the Arizaga Pinkerton introduced?
The Arizaga Pinkerton was introduced in 1915 and discontinued in 1936.
How does the Arizaga Pinkerton operate?
The Arizaga Pinkerton uses a blowback action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
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API
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curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/arizaga-pinkerton' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "arizaga-pinkerton", "name": "Arizaga Pinkerton", "manufacturer": { "id": "arizaga", "name": "Gaspar Arizaga", "countryCode": "ES", "foundedYear": null, "website": null, "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-07-06 11:00:16", "updatedAt": "2026-07-06 11:00:16", "version": "56cb790024f2eb7661eee41b2cea4bce3b8dc8916462b1c5885b9c03779f02e6" }, "category": { "id": "pistol", "name": "Pistol", "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands" }, "country_of_origin": "ES", "year_introduced": 1915, "barrel_length_mm": 85, "weight_empty_g": 865, "action_type": "blowback"}