![]() ![]() In May of 1915 a contract was opened up with GyU for the production of their “RUBY” pistol, adopted as the Model 1915. They were found satisfactory and, better yet, inexpensive. In the rush to rearm, France purchased some number of already produced, commercial Ruby pistols. They had trademarked their pistol the “Ruby” and its only unique features seems to have been a lanyard ring fitted to the frame. These pistols are so myriad and unique that a collector could happily (and cheaply) focus on them for a lifetime.īy 1914 the Spanish manufacturer Gabilondo y Urresti (later Llama) had been marketing a military version of the Eibar Type to the Balkans. They were marketed under a variety of names such as MARTIAN, COBRA, IDEAL, DESTROYER, and many, many more. 25 ACP and were produced in a wide variety of styles with extended or shortened barrels, magazines, slides, internal or external hammers, etc… These pistols were produced by shops that became internationally recognized and fly-by-nights who changed names frequently. The most outstanding difference is that the complicated-to-manufacture grip safety was dropped.Įibar Type pistols are generally found chambered in. A clear example would be in the safety/takedown lever which, unlike the 1903, was done by hand and moved much further forward on the frame. Most of the differences are more cosmetic as the Eibar Type is a thicker, chunkier design meant to use rougher manufacturing and inferior metal. It features a slightly modified barrel that is still held in place by interlocking lugs on the underside and disassembles the same way as the 1903. Like the 1903, the Eibar Type pistol is a shrouded hammer, single stack detachable mag, slide operated, blowback action, with an under barrel spring. ![]() With the success of Browning’s Model 1903, Spanish gun makers adapted it to ease production. This meant a number of designs were readily and safely copied in the gun making region of Eibar. Spain did not honor patents more than a few short years unless the holder began domestic manufacture. Suffering major material losses early in the war, France began importing pistols and found a cheap and plentiful market with guaranteed supply lines to their west. With the onset of trench warfare, however, the advantages of a larger capacity, faster firing semi-automatic handgun were undeniable. The Model 1892 service revolver was found adequate in those pre-modern engagements. Before the outbreak of WWI, France had not prioritized the adoption of a reliable pistol. ![]()
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