A conventional blow-back operated pistol which was supplied to the Italian and French armies during the First World War. Although the finish was poor the Ruby was cheap, robust and reliable.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of slider) GABILONDOS Y URRESTI-EIBAR-RUBY CAL765 serial no (L rear of frame) GU logo (R side of frame) Arabic stampings| Accession Number: 94 | Period of Use: 1916 - 1930s |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: First World War; Spanish Civil War |
| Country of Origin: Spain | Type Date: 1914 |
| Manufacturer: Gabilondo y Urresti, Guernica | Serial Number: 78335 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown 1914-19 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm |
| Weight: 850g | Length Overall: 152mm |
| Cyclic Rate: semi-auto | Length Barrel: 86mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 56038 |