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 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 video delves into the history and specifics of the Serbian/Yugoslav Ruby Pistol. It details how Serbia, after its army's decimation in 1915, was re-equipped with French arms, including approximately 5,000 Ruby pistols. These pistols, standard French handguns of the era, remained in Yugoslav armories well into the 1930s. The featured example is a Franco-Serbian Ruby, refurbished and remarked by Yugoslavia in 1933, presented by Mike Carrick of Arms Heritage magazine.
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.
This video examines the 7.65mm Mars pistol, a Czechoslovakian firearm produced by Kohout & Spol. The Mars line evolved from the earlier Slavia pistols, which were inspired by the vest-pocket Browning designs. The 7.65mm Mars is noted as being similar to the FN 1910, featuring a barrel-mounted mainspring. Approximately 3,800 units were manufactured between 1937 and 1947, with production ceasing for a period during World War II when the company refused to supply guns to the German military. The pistol is described as functional but heavy and inelegant, akin to a Ruby pistol in handling.
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 YouTube video, "Battlefield V Guns In Real Life Part 2," showcases the real-world counterparts of firearms featured in the video game Battlefield V. The creator displays a personal firearm collection, comparing them to their in-game representations. The video explicitly lists the firearms featured, including the M1 Garand, Mas 44, Ag m/42, STG 44, Gewehr M95/30, Type 99 Arisaka, Boys AT Rifle, P38 Pistol, Ruby, and M1897. A link to Part 1 of the series is also provided. The content aims to bridge the gap between virtual weaponry and actual firearms for enthusiasts.
This video delves into the evolution of the French Berthier rifle and carbine in the post-World War I era. It details the necessity for France to rearm after the war due to a mix of obsolete and wartime-expedient small arms. The focus then shifts to the upgrades and modifications made to the Berthier Mle 1916 carbines during the interwar period, including changes to sling attachments, handguards, sights, and the adoption of the 1932N cartridge. The video highlights that these modifications are often visible on surviving examples and can affect collector value, offering a look at these historical firearms.
This video delves into the early .45 ACP Ruby pistol, produced by the Spanish company Gabilondo y Urresti (later Llama) starting in 1924. It highlights the pistol's locked-breech design, a modified copy of the Colt 1911, and its innovative captive recoil spring. The description notes that fewer than a thousand of this initial variant were sold before a closer 1911 replica was introduced, which achieved significant popularity as the Llama pistol. The video explores this historical firearm and its lineage.
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.
This video examines a Spanish-made copy of the Savage automatic pistol, produced in the Eibar region known for its pistol manufacturing during WWI and the Spanish Civil War. While externally resembling the Savage, the internal mechanism is a simple blowback design similar to the Ruby pistols, rather than the Savage's semi-locked rotating barrel system. Key visual cues like slide serrations, barrel jacket, and safety lever are highlighted as attempts to mimic the original Savage.
This video focuses on the "Plus Ultra," a rare variation of the original Ruby automatic pistol. Manufactured by Gabilondo y Urresti just before their name change to Llama, the Plus Ultra is a scaled-up version of the standard Ruby. It features a high-capacity, double-stack 22-round magazine, while still chambered in .32 ACP. The description notes that a few select-fire versions were produced. Despite its increased capacity, the Plus Ultra did not sell well and remains an uncommon firearm today.
