Videos tagged with Ruby Pistol

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 ranks the top 5 locked-breech combat pistols of World War One, focusing on user experience and effectiveness. The Colt M1911 and Luger P08 are highlighted for their stopping power and ergonomics, respectively. The Roth-Steyr M1907 and Steyr-Hahn M1912 are praised for their advanced features for the era, while the Webley M1913 Self-Loader is noted as an underrated performer. An honorable mention goes to the Ruby Pistol for its widespread, simple utility.

This video features a Spanish Ruby pistol, specifically addressing a correction regarding its caliber to 7.65mm. The host entertains the idea of it being a 'secret agent weapon' due to the inclusion of a silencer. The description also promotes the creator's Patreon for early access and monthly raffles, their podcast 'Flak & Fubar,' and their Twitter account.

This review details a rare Yugoslavian variant of the Spanish Ruby pistol, originally a WWI sidearm. Post-WWI, Serbia acquired 5,000 of these French-supplied pistols. Markings indicate refurbishment in 1933 by the Kragujevac Technical Factory (B.T.Z.), with evidence of original Spanish markings being ground off.

The Star 1914, a Spanish-made semi-automatic pistol, draws design inspiration from the Mannlicher 1905 and was produced under French contract. It features a 9-round capacity in .32 ACP, an 8-inch overall length, and weighs 1.8 lbs. While offering a martial feel, its safety mechanism is noted as potentially awkward and prone to accidental engagement.

This video explores the significant contributions of Spanish gunsmiths to the Great War, a period where many nations relied on foreign arms manufacturers for their military needs. The content highlights specific firearm models, including French and Italian pistols and revolvers, as well as Spanish copies and contract firearms used by various Allied forces. It references a series of more in-depth videos covering individual firearms, providing viewers with avenues for further exploration of WWI small arms.

The Ahlberg pistol represents Finland's first domestic handgun, closely mirroring the FN Model 1910 design. Despite a contract for 1,000 units, production faced significant delays and quality issues, with fewer than 1258 units produced. Modifications included a longer barrel and slide, but the pistol retained the FN 1910's simple blowback, striker-fired .32 ACP mechanics. Ultimately, the Finnish government favored French Ruby pistols, leaving the Ahlbergs for police and reserve use post-WWII.

This video features the Ruby Pistol, specifically highlighting its historical significance as a firearm accepted into the French military during World War I. The description emphasizes its unique place in military history and provides relevant hashtags for discoverability.

This video provides real-world demonstrations of firearms featured in Battlefield V, showcasing iconic WWII weapons. It highlights the M1 Garand's 'ping', the STG 44's assault rifle capabilities, and the unique features of the MAS 44 and Ag m/42. The review also covers bolt-action rifles like the Gewehr M95/30 and Type 99 Arisaka, the powerful Boys AT Rifle, and pistols like the P38 and Ruby, concluding with the Winchester M1897.

This video analyzes the Astra 700 Special, a pistol designed as a visual imitation of the FN Model 1910. The description details how Astra adapted their Model 100 (Ruby pistol lineage) to resemble the FN 1910 externally, including a rotating mainspring cap, while retaining Ruby internal mechanics. The pistol was primarily marketed in China with limited success, with only 4,000 units produced in 1926-1927. Its production ceased with the introduction of the more popular Astra Model 900, a Mauser C96 Broomhandle replica.

This review details a rare Spanish .45 ACP Ruby pistol, a mechanical copy of the Colt 1911, produced by Gabilondo y Cia between 1924-1927. It highlights Gabilondo's innovation with the first captive recoil spring patent in an automatic pistol. The review contrasts its unique features, like a vertical grip angle and lack of grip safety, with the standard 1911, explaining how these deviations impacted its commercial success.

This video delves into the mechanics of the French Mle.1915 "Ruby" pistol, a single-action firearm featuring an internal hammer, slide operation, and blowback action. It highlights the pistol's 9-round detachable box magazine. The content is part of a "WWI Primer" series, suggesting historical context and an educational focus on firearms from that era. Support links for Patreon and SubscribeStar are provided, along with music credit.