Astra Ruby .32 ACP Retolaza Hermanos 32 Automatic Spain ca 1915 French Army Issue 1903 Browning Copy 9 Shot C&R OK

We’ve always called these little pistols, Astra Ruby. Manufacturer on this one, however, was Retolaza Brothers of Eibar Spain, as part of Gabilondo’s contract with the beleaguered French Army in the early stages of World War One. The Spanish Manufacturers borrowed conspicuously from John Moses Browning with his 1903 semi-auto, marketed in the US as the Colt model of 1903. Construction is entirely steel, with original walnut grip panels. Type is blowback action semi-automatic pistol. Chambering is 7.65 Browning, same as our .32 ACP. Magazine holds 9 rounds, so 9 + 1 capacity. Weight empty is 30 ounces. Barrel is 3 1/4 inch. This specimen comes to us from a local trader and collector. Surface detractions are extensive, with what may very well be blood pitting on the front area of the slide. Some original bluing remains around the grip edges and on the magazine floorplate. This pistol is not import marked, so it was possibly imported by a U.S. Veteran, but we have no credible history on this particular ruby. We rate this Ruby as only Fair, but completely intact with the exception of its lanyard rings that are missing. Bore exhibits extensive etchiness, and magazine shows some contusions on its upper area. We test fired this pistol with 5 rounds and no hitches. It is a historic little piece, despite its surface detractions. We’re offering it for only $ 169.00. Not transferable to civilian non dealers in Massachusetts. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $15 handguns lower 48; $40 handguns Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, USPS Priority Mail, insured with Delivery Confirmation. Don’t let your buddies use your account, that kind of thing smells like felony level straw purchase attempt. GA Pay, MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped ASAP. Please Note that C&R Handguns, as concealable weapons, must transfer through an 01 or 02 FFL in the States of California, Delaware, Hawaii, New Jersey, and New York; in the District of Colombia; and in the cities of Boston MA, and Chicago IL. Illinois C&Rs please include a copy of your ISP FOID Card. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail. We offer 7 day money back on used guns and items, but No Returns on Lay-aways or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. Internet phone hours 8:00 – 5:00 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup available. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952