Videos tagged with Emilio Ghisoni

This review details the rare Mateba Unica 6 'Grifone' Auto-Revolver Carbine, a unique firearm from Italy. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its recoil-operated automatic revolver mechanism, inspired by designs like the Webley-Fosbery, which cocks the hammer via frame reciprocation. Key features include a low bore axis for reduced muzzle flip and a distinctive safety design for the cylinder gap. The carbine boasts premium walnut furniture and a high-quality blued finish, with a unique sight system integrated into the forend.

The Mateba Unica 6 is a rare semi-automatic revolver designed by Emilio Ghisoni, notable for its unique bottom-chamber firing and reciprocating upper assembly. This design significantly lowers the bore axis, aiding recoil management, though the heavy moving parts still create muzzle flip. The interchangeable barrels require individual zeroing, and disassembly involves a set screw to release the slide.

The Mateba MTR-8 is a rare Italian DA/SA revolver designed by Emilio Ghisoni, featuring a unique low bore axis for reduced muzzle climb and improved stability. Despite a short 3-inch barrel, it achieves a long sight radius of approximately 10 inches. A distinctive feature is its reliance on a special speedloader/spacer disk for firing and extraction, enabling high cylinder capacities, such as 12 rounds in the .32 caliber MTR-12.