The French Ruby: Spanish Made Emergency Pistols For WW1

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[@peterwilkinson6601]

Massively informative. Delivered at speed but clearly enunciated, no redundancies, no wasted video footage. Class-act video making and a master class in how to deliver a highly detailed, easy-to-follow tutorial.

[@Marroyol]

Buena explicación histórica. Tengo una Astra 1915 marcada EU (Esperanza y Unceta), en perfecto estado de funcionamiento y un 98% de pavón azulado original. En las colonias francesas estuvo en uso hasta los años 80, lo cual confirma que no son armas malas. Solo copiaron el sistema de sujeción del cañón, mejorando el desarme del arma para limpieza, por ejemplo el muelle recuperador cautivo. El sistema de disparo y de seguridad es totalmente distinto de la 1903.

[@mateoocampo3165]

I find both the rifle and handgun videos equally enjoyable and informative. I believe a video on the Mexican mauser would be the most enjoyable of all.... ♥️

[@qtheqman3341]

Dude I love your collection! Good stuff !

[@OldManMontgomery]

I collect .32 ACP (7.65x17mmSR, if one prefers) handguns of the first half of the last Century. I do not specifically collect the 'Ruby' type arms, but they do fall under my umbrella. All the .32 pistols I collect have great historical and development value if not financial value. This is an excellent video on the subject (or in the common tongue we agree on most everything). Much better than most. Added later: When evaluating this category of pistol, remember these pistols were demanded (by the French) and intended for use as an open carry, war time pistol for officers and senior NCO. The pistol was both a defense arm (if the enemy got too dadburn close) AND a badge of office. The defensive use was going to be close, .32 ACP (or 7.65mm) was a relatively new smokeless powder cartridge and did have good penetration ability. Penetration was a good thing in those days. It was never intended as a concealed use pistol. I must differ that this pistol was a 'copy' of the FN1910 or Colt1903. They were intentionally cosmetically designed to resemble the prior mention John Browning designed pistols. The function of the internal parts were totally different, save the non-moving (during firing) barrel. However, there are several in my collection.

[@bumpercoach]

love how the Femaru frame has more of a nest for the cocked hammer

[@ralphtkane1106]

If memory serves me correct, there were 4 official makers of the Ruby for the French military and about 45 unofficial ones. All made in Eibar. I paid $60 for mine about 10 year ago.

[@alphawiskeysix]

Good video. Please do more pistol videos as well. They have equally interesting stories.

[@RLhole68]

I recently was given one my Grandfather brought back from WW1. And it seems to be another one that is an anomaly. It shares features with those you showed, but on the slide it is stamped FABRIQUE D'ARMES de GUERRE CAL7.65 with Paramount Cal. 32 below that. There are no makers marks that I have found nor serial number save a 33 in the lower and 28 on both the barrel and upper slide, but it does have Spain stamped on the off safety side of the lower.

[@RobertHadle]

Thank you for this report on this weapon, I will have to look for them. See what was used in those desparate times,

[@anthonyhayes1267]

MAPF made a pistol starting in 1928 that was essentially an exposed hammer Ruby. It was the Unique Model 17 pistol. There are even German occupation examples with a different cartouche on their grips.

[@mlynes57]

I have one of these in my cabinet. It's a Bonifacio Echeverria Eibar. I reload for it and take it to the range on a regular basis. It's a great shooter.

[@chinabluewho]

I have a prewar GU no serial number model that is in pretty rough shape but still functions although i don't have the original magazine, from what I understand Ruby's were only issued with one magazine and people had to buy a second one if they wanted a spare so magazine for this pistol are expensive and don't run reliably if they do not match the guns maker.

[@ricefarmerryan7995]

OH IT BE THAT TIME OF THE WEEK AGAIN

[@nicksmith2680]

I have a WWI Doughboy bringback Ruby ( he uhh... found it, holster and all, and signed his name and rank, and "AEF" inside), and this pistol has the code behind the grips, so this must have (at least in part) been done during the war. It also has three mags serial numbered to the gun, which I haven't seen too often.

[@charlesfinely8144]

Your knowledge of milsurps is amazing, thanks Danny!

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

Good video. Been thinking about getting one to bridge the gap between the 1892 and 1935 S (Didn't see an A that was for sale in time this week).

[@vitoscaletta7151]

I have 500 rounds of .32 but no pistol The Ruby does seem tempting

[@frankmoreno6866]

I have a ruby,but not made by gabilondo, another cottage factory. It has all matching numbers, even the magazine has the matching number of the slide. All thats wrong is the holster wear from the holster bump. Its for sale from serious enquiry in Houston Texas.

[@Tjlasher]

I just picked up a Stosel one today. Its a neat gun.

[@GheyActorMichaelDouglas]

I think a cool video you could do you a comparison of all your Mauser crests. In particular Latin American ones

[@mateoocampo3165]

Most especially the most beautiful of all, the Mexican mauser Crest.... ♥️

[@GheyActorMichaelDouglas]

@@mateoocampo3165 I think Bolivian VZ24s have the best crest but good luck finding one of those

[@yishaydorji2717]

I have a 1927 .32/7.65 Royal pistol made by Spain

[@johnpugh327]

Kinda the HI point of the day. Heavy and blocky but, reliable as hell. I have fired one before and it kept on shooting.

[@randonwilston]

I have two of my own and they are both different manufacturers from yours haha also if you are ever looking for matching manufacture mags liberty tree sells them by the different mfg codes

[@MilsurpWorld]

Good to know, thanks!

[@carebear8762]

I just won an F Arizmende y Goenaga Ideal at a police auction and thought the dimple might have been some sort of repair. Good to see it is sorta stock. Came with a BH marked mag but I found the Liberty Tree site so will get a couple from the same factory. Literally just picked it up so don't know if the mag works but the baseplate is not at a flush angle.

[@deathstalkero7408]

Hey I’m the viewer that met you on Saturday and with your advice I made sure to not pass up on a gorgeous Garand. I appreciate the tips!!

[@FLVCTVAT_NEC_MERGITVR]

Fantastique Danny, thank you.

[@kyledonahue9315]

This is the most wholesome gun community.

[@Westwoodchronic]

Hey the U.S. used the M1911 Colt 45 right up to the 1980s..... Early pattern autos were reliable

[@MilsurpWorld]

If it ain't broke

[@Matt-ze3oo]

love the rifles ,pistols are cool to. bayonet video would be awesome. thanks

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

I love 32 acp idk why most people don't like it as much I get it's not that powerful but it's fun to shoot im looking at getting a ruby or a mauser 1914 pistol in the future for myself

[@MilsurpWorld]

Did you see my 32acp showdown video?

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

@@MilsurpWorld no I'll check it out I didn't get a notification for it I have to go through your videos every once in awhile because I miss videos often

[@MilsurpWorld]

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[@brendonbewersdorf986]

@@MilsurpWorld thank you I appreciate your videos I'm enjoying the pistol content maybe you could do a video on 9x19 glisenti pistols like the beretta 1915 I don't think anyone has explained the difference to me between 9x19 parabelleum and 9x19 glisenti

[@macy725]

Yes more milsurp pistols please

[@michaelholmes3724]

Also, look at the difference of the size of the spur area where the webbing of your thumb and index would go. On your Garate marked pistol it’s a lot more pronounced.

[@chinabluewho]

I have a Ruby .32 p shot mag pistol without serial numbers or the knob on the slide and it has off set screws in the handle marked Gabilondo y Urresti Eibar on the slide with a non captured spring, it also has a small C with a circle around it on the front of the trigger guard and was wondering if you knew the year range on it?

[@dawannharris8912]

Loosen the wood guards a little the the clip will slide better

[@hammerstein5012]

mags are interchangeable if you dink around with them enough

[@MilsurpWorld]

I mean, anything is interchangeable if you dink around with it enough.

[@fbweaver63]

good review, but llama copied astra's 1914 pistol (but extended the magazine), which was a copy of the browning design. astrra was not part of the original sub-contractors for llama. they dealt with france separately as did star with their izarra. they were also called eibar pistols for the basque region of spain they were made in. the eu for astra was for esperanza y unceta, the last names of the partners that started astra. esperanza means hope and some of their pistols had hope engraved on the slide. esperanza left the company shortly after their model 400 came out. the astra 400 in 9mm largo, the 400 in 380 and the 600 in 9mm (requested by germany) were sold to the nazis in ww2.

[@MartinVeneroso]

Well, heck, if you're taking requests, I'm particularly interested in the firearms used by the Belgian gendarmerie of the inter-war to early post-WWII period. A *little* specialized, I'll grant you, but you did ask...

[@ernestoraygoza1199]

I have a ruby pistol, but on the slide instead of saying who the maker is I says “military” any idea where it might be from?

[@tcdarth]

UNIQUE and RUBY has similar designs. I can't slide Unique's slider after removing barrel. Any help?

[@battleelf6523]

ALWAYS WANTED A FEMARU. HAVE ONLY COME ACROSS A HANDFUL IN PERSON. THEY WERE ALWAYS PRICEY TOO.

[@johnthompson949]

I have a pretty nice Ruby that I would sell. Shoots good. Is there a place to find collectors interested in buying them?

[@rougefive7380]

Do you know where i could possible a magazine for the 32ACP model with the A stamp?

[@nathanphillips3251]

Any gun you'd like to cover, I'd like to watch a video about.

[@frankmoreno6866]

Or trade...

[@spenceramey406]

I would lowkey (maybe) trade my Stars Bm for one of those pristine Ruby pistols. I don't know, I'm shooting from the hip.

[@MilsurpWorld]

If somebody would do that for you do it. Rubys are worth a bit more than BMs right now.

[@ahmet42selim65]

Yeeeehowwwww 😍😍😍😍😍

[@mrdpajao]

You need Husqvarna model40 m8 😁👍

[@atharvatoskar1633]

_"chunky munky made in spain"_ 😁

[@samanthahansen9138]

First!!

[@ahmet42selim65]

Noice

[@ahmet42selim65]

What did danny say ???

[@jon9021]

“The Ruby pistol was used again by the French during WWII briefly” Yes... because they surrendered so quickly! Sorry, not really true, but I am an Englishman/Canadian, so you have to forgive me!