Videos tagged with Eibar

This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the history and utility of the Spanish "Ruby" pistol, a sidearm adopted by the French military during World War I. Facing a shortage of standard issue revolvers, the French government turned to Spanish manufacturers in the Eibar region for a stopgap solution. The resulting "Ruby" pistols were produced in vast quantities to arm troops. The video features a range demonstration of these historic firearms.

This video explores the rich 600-year gunmaking history of Eibar, Spain, known as 'Gun City.' It highlights the evolution from early production to specialized sporting shotguns, featuring modern makers like Kemen and AYA. The content also touches upon the challenges of preserving this artisanal trade amidst changing societal demands and the decline of skilled labor.

This video reviews Leonardo Antaris's comprehensive books on Star and Astra firearms, highlighting Spain's significant but often underestimated contribution to firearms manufacturing. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert, details the historical context, technical evolution, and collector value of these Spanish arms, emphasizing the books' depth and quality as essential references.

The Star Model 1920 is a Spanish locked-breech pistol, mechanically similar to the Colt 1911 but with distinct differences like a slide-mounted safety and no grip safety. Initially tested by the Spanish Army, it was adopted by the Guardia Civil. Later iterations, like the Model 1921 (Model A), incorporated requested upgrades such as a grip safety and adjustable sights, eventually leading to its adoption by the Spanish Army post-WWII.