Videos tagged with Guardia Civil

The Star Model A Carbine, based on John Browning's tilting barrel action, was developed from the Model 1920 and adopted by the Guardia Civil. Re-chambered to 7.63mm Mauser to capitalize on Chinese market demand for stocked pistols during arms embargoes, it functioned as a light carbine. This review highlights its 6.5-inch barrel, tangent rear sight, and available 8, 16, and rare 32-round magazines, noting its exemption from NFA restrictions in the US when equipped with its holster-stock.

The Astra Model F is a Spanish machine pistol from the early 1930s, notable for its resemblance to the Broomhandle Mauser and its innovative internal rate-reducing mechanism. This mechanism, located within the grip, allows for adjustable fire rates, significantly lowering it from a standard 900 RPM to approximately 250 RPM for better control during full-auto fire. The video provides a brief overview and live-fire demonstration, with a promise of a more in-depth analysis later.

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.

This review of the Garate Anitua y Cia 'El Tigre' rifle, a Spanish copy of the Winchester 1892, highlights its surprisingly good quality and historical significance. The rifle's design was influenced by Spanish patent laws, allowing local production of patented designs. It was chambered in .44-40 Winchester, offering ammunition compatibility with popular pistols of the era, and saw use with Spanish law enforcement and militias, as well as in Hollywood productions.