Early 45 ACP Ruby

Published on October 7, 2016
Duration: 10:19

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.

Quick Summary

The .45 ACP Ruby pistol, produced by Gabilondo y Cia from 1924-1927, is notable for patenting the first captive recoil spring in an automatic pistol. It was a mechanical copy of the Colt 1911 but featured a more vertical grip and lacked a grip safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Rare .45 ACP Ruby Pistol
  2. 01:23Gabilondo's 1911 Copy & Captive Spring Patent
  3. 02:52Production Years & Llama Rebranding
  4. 04:18Markings & External Features
  5. 05:45Ruby vs. Colt 1911 Comparison
  6. 07:09Disassembly & Internal Mechanics
  7. 09:06Conclusion: Quality vs. Commercial Success

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the .45 ACP Ruby pistol historically significant?

The .45 ACP Ruby pistol is significant because it was one of the first automatic pistols to patent and utilize a captive recoil spring system, a key innovation by Gabilondo y Cia in 1924.

How did the .45 ACP Ruby pistol differ from the Colt 1911?

The Ruby differed from the Colt 1911 by having a more vertical grip angle, lacking a grip safety, using an external extractor, and not featuring a manual slide release lever.

Who manufactured the .45 ACP Ruby pistol?

The .45 ACP Ruby pistol was manufactured by Gabilondo y Cia, a Spanish firm that later became known as Llama Firearms, between 1924 and 1927.

What was the production volume of the .45 ACP Ruby pistol?

Production of the .45 ACP Ruby pistol is estimated to be between 656 and 1,000 units, making it a relatively rare firearm.

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