Vesta (Izarro), 7,65 mm Browning (7,65x17 mmSR/.32 Auto)

Описание: Type: Semiautomatic pistol
Produced: 1918-1936
Caliber: 7,65 mm Browning (7,65x17 mmSR/.32 Auto)
Action: Blowback
Trigger: Single action
Safety: Thumb lever (frame)
Magazine: 9 rounds
Sights: Rear, open sight fixed, V notch; Front, blade shape fixed
Grooves: 6 grooves, left-hand twist
Barrel length: 3.4" (86,5 mm)
Overall length: 6.02" (153 mm)

During WW I, the fierce fighting resulted in the French army (La Grande Guerre) having shortfalls in all sorts of arms. As the available domestic factories were occupied with the production of rifles and machine guns - and some others were under German control - foreign suppliers were instead sought. Since Spain already had an established firearms manufacturing industry, and as right next door but not involved in the war, they were approached immediately.
The French Purchasing Commission selected firm of Gabilondo y Urresti and their "Ruby" clone of the FN/Browning Model 1903 pistol in .32 Auto (7,65 mm Browning) caliber. As the contract almost immediately escalated to 30,000 pieces a month, Gabilondo y Urresti subcontracted to a number of other Basque region manufacturers, including Bonifacio Echeverría Orbea from Hijos de Angél Echeverría.
A number of variations were produced, mostly involving minor profile changes. Additionally, a number of different barrel lengths were made.

Credits:
Author's knowledge;
Museo de Armeria de Eibar. Eibar: Victor Fernández, 1914;
http://star-firearms.com/firearms/gun...

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