MODEL 4
- .177 or .22 cal., SP, UL, SS, mahogany or habillo wood stock, rubber buttplate.
MENDOZA S.A. de C.V.
For information on Models RM622, RM650, and RM777, see Benjamin Air Rifle Co. in the "B" section. For information on Models RM177, RM177X, RM277, RM277X, RM422, RM522, RM577, RM577X, RM677, and RM877 see Crosman Corp. in the "C" section.
The Mendoza brand has an exotic history, beginning in 1911 when engineer Rafael Mendoza established the company to develop a unique 7mm two-barrel machine gun and then an improved Mauser-type bolt action rifle. Mendoza produced machine guns and hand grenades, 35 and 37mm field artillery cannons, and field heliographs for General Francisco Villa (Pancho Villa) during the Mexican Revolution. In 1934, the Mendoza 1934 C model rifle/machine gun was selected as standard ordnance for the Mexican Army and Navy.
In the 1950s, Mendoza began production of an interesting variety of BB guns including the Model 50 double barrel BB gun – a gun considerably rarer than the Daisy double barrel BB guns. In 1971, still owned by the family, the Mendoza Company moved from exclusive production of guns to six different product lines, including sophisticated pellet guns such as the RM 2003 with its quick change calibers and dual component safety trigger (RM, in case you hadn’t guessed, stands for Rafael Mendoza).
A wide variety of airguns has been produced by Mendoza. This is a first, preliminary model list. There presently is confusion regarding the designation, specifications, and dates for several models. Additional research is being done on this brand and results will appear in future editions of this guide and on the web. Information is actively solicited from Mendoza collectors. Please contact Blue Book Publications or send inputs to [email protected].
The authors and publisher of Blue Book of Airguns wish to express their appreciation to Ralph Heize Flamand of the Mendoza Company for his assistance with this section.
The Mendoza brand has an exotic history, beginning in 1911 when engineer Rafael Mendoza established the company to develop a unique 7mm two-barrel machine gun and then an improved Mauser-type bolt action rifle. Mendoza produced machine guns and hand grenades, 35 and 37mm field artillery cannons, and field heliographs for General Francisco Villa (Pancho Villa) during the Mexican Revolution. In 1934, the Mendoza 1934 C model rifle/machine gun was selected as standard ordnance for the Mexican Army and Navy.
In the 1950s, Mendoza began production of an interesting variety of BB guns including the Model 50 double barrel BB gun – a gun considerably rarer than the Daisy double barrel BB guns. In 1971, still owned by the family, the Mendoza Company moved from exclusive production of guns to six different product lines, including sophisticated pellet guns such as the RM 2003 with its quick change calibers and dual component safety trigger (RM, in case you hadn’t guessed, stands for Rafael Mendoza).
A wide variety of airguns has been produced by Mendoza. This is a first, preliminary model list. There presently is confusion regarding the designation, specifications, and dates for several models. Additional research is being done on this brand and results will appear in future editions of this guide and on the web. Information is actively solicited from Mendoza collectors. Please contact Blue Book Publications or send inputs to [email protected].
The authors and publisher of Blue Book of Airguns wish to express their appreciation to Ralph Heize Flamand of the Mendoza Company for his assistance with this section.
Current manufacturer Productas Mendoza, S.A. located in Xochimilco, Mexico. Previously imported and distributed under the Benjamin and Crosman names by Crosman Corp., located in Bloomfield, NY and by Air Venturi/Pyramyd Air located in Solon, OH (previously located in Warrensville Heights, OH). Previously distributed by Airgun Express, Inc. located in Montezuma, IA, and by Compasseco located in Bardstown, KY.
MENDOZA S.A. de C.V. Airguns Models
MODEL M-56
- tinplate copy of Colt Single Action Army revolver.
MODEL 5
- deluxe version of Model 4.
MODEL 25
- BB/.177 cal., BBC, tinplate construction, nickel plated. Mfg. circa 1950.
MODEL 50 DOUBLE BARREL BB GUN
- double barrel version of Model 25; extremely rare. Mfg. circa 1954.
MODEL 50 LEVER ACTION BB GUN
-BB/.174 cal., SP, Winchester-style cocking lever, tinplate BB gun-type construction. Separate wood buttstock and forearm.
MODEL 85 LEVER ACTION BB GUN
- BB/.174 cal., SP, Winchester-style cocking lever, tinplate BB gun-type construction. Separate wood buttstock and forearm.
MODEL COMPETITION
- BB, SP, SS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, checkered grip and forearm, buttplate with white line spacer, sling swivels, rear body tube cap styled like Webley Airsporter, blued finish, pellet holder at base of barrel. Circa 19...
MODEL HM-3
BB/.177 cal., SP, UL, 35 shot spring-fed magazine, folding metal stock, nickel plated. Mfg. 1957-1960.
MODEL MAGNUM
BB, SP, SS, "high velocity," mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, checkered grip and forearm, buttplate with white line spacer, sling swivels, rear body tube cap styled like Webley Airsporter, blued finish, pellet holder at...
MODEL RM 10
.177 cal., SP, BBC, SS, 14.2 in. barrel, 450 FPS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, sling, 35.4 in. OAL, 5.94 lbs. New 1986.
MODEL RM 65
BB/.174 cal., SP, Winchester-style cocking lever, 11.8 in. barrel, 250 FPS, tinplate BB gun-type construction, separate Monte Carlo-style wood buttstock and forearm, blue finish, 35.83 in. OAL, 3.08 lbs. New 1986.
MODEL RM 100
.177 or .22 cal., SP, BBC, SS, 19 in. barrel, 750/675 FPS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, sling, 41 in. OAL, 6.6 lbs. New 1986.
MODEL RM 200
.177 or .22 cal., BBC, SP, SS, 19 in. barrel, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, right-hand cheekpiece, swivels and sling, 41 in. OAL, 6.6 lbs. Disc.
MODEL RM 450C/450L
.177 cal., BBC, SP, SS, 18.5 in. barrel, 600 FPS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, right-hand cheekpiece, deep belly forearm, swivels and sling, 40.16-42.5 in. OAL, 6.82 lbs.
MODEL RM 600
.22 cal., BBC, SP, SS, 18.5 in. barrel, 900 FPS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, RH cheekpiece, swivels, and sling, 45.28 in. OAL, 7.7 lbs.
MODEL RM 650
.174 cal., BB, SP, 11.8 in. smoothbore barrel, up to 300 FPS, 65 shot mag., tinplate BB gun-type construction, separate Monte Carlo-style wood buttstock and forearm, blue finish, Winchester-style cocking lever, 35 in. OAL, 2.8 lbs. Sold by...
MODEL RM 800
.177 or .22 cal., SP, BBC, SS, 18.5 or 20.5 (round) in. barrel, 1050/900 FPS, laminated wood thumbhole stock, nylon sling, rubber pellet holder on barrel, manual safety, blue finish, 45.28 in. OAL, 7.92 lbs. Mfg. 1986-disc.
MODEL RM 1000
.22 cal., SP, BBC, 7 shot repeater, 19 in. barrel, 650 FPS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, 45.28 in. OAL, 7.7 lbs. New 1986.
MODEL RM 2000
.22 cal., BBC, SP, SS, 18.5 in. barrel, 850 FPS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, RH cheekpiece, swivels and sling, 45.28 in. OAL, 7.7 lbs.
MODEL RM 2003 ADVANCE
.177 or .22 cal., SP, BBC, SS, 18.5 in. barrel, instantly change barrel with dual caliber muzzle brake, 1200/1000 FPS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, double blade safety trigger, 45 in. OAL, 7.7 lbs. New 2003.
MODEL 2800
.22 cal., BBC, SP, SS, 1150/950 FPS, 18.5 in. barrel, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo thumbhole stock, right-hand cheekpiece, swivels and sling, 45.28 in. OAL, 7.7 lbs.
MODEL SHORT M6
- BB, SP, SS, mahogany or habillo wood Monte Carlo stock, buttplate with white line spacer, sling swivels, rear body tube cap styled like Webley Airsporter, blued finish, pellet holder at base of barrel. Mfg. circa 1980s.
MODEL SUPER V-57
- BB/.177 cal., gravity-fed magazine, Daisy-style lever action cocking, tinplate construction, nickel plated.
MODEL TI MEN
BB/.177 cal., gravity-fed magazine, Daisy-style lever action cocking, tinplate construction, blued finish.
MODEL VAQUERO
- appears to be a copy of Beeman C1 hunting carbine, BB, SP, SS, mahogany or habillo wood straight shotgun-style stock without pistol grip, buttplate with white line spacer, rear body tube cap styled like Webley Airsporter, blued finish. Mf...