Llama Firearms
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Firearms manufacturing |
| Predecessor | Gabilondo and Urresti |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Headquarters | Eibar , Spain |
Area served | Spain, Europe, Latin America |
| Products | Revolvers, semi-automatic pistols |
Llama Firearms, legally known as Llama-Gabilondo y Cia SA, was a Spanish manufacturer of firearms established in 1904 under the name Gabilondo and Urresti. Based in Eibar within Spain’s Basque Country, and occasionally operating additional workshops in Elgoibar and Vitoria, the company specialized in producing affordable revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Their firearms gained notable popularity both domestically and across European and Latin American export markets.
Initial models
The firm, founded in 1904, appeared in Eibar’s industrial records by 1907 with a workforce of four gunsmiths, which doubled to eight by 1914. By 1912, they had yet to enter the market for self-loading pistols based on Browning designs. Early production focused on replicas of Nagant revolvers chambered in 7.62mm Nagant and 8mm Lebel calibers, though without the original’s gas-seal mechanism. Additionally, they manufactured revolvers inspired by Colt New Service and Vélodog styles under their own branding, along with parts supplied to other companies.
The "Vélodog" revolvers were compact pocket pistols intended to protect cyclists and hikers from dog attacks, featuring short barrels, folding triggers, and five or six-shot capacities. Initial calibers included 5.5 mm Vélodog and .22 long rifle, later expanding to include 6.35mm Browning/.25 ACP and 7.65mm Browning/.32 ACP.
In 1913, Gabilondo introduced the Radium, a six-shot semi-automatic pistol chambered for 6.35 mm/.25 ACP. It incorporated a unique patented fixed magazine reloaded by sliding a grip panel to load individual cartridges. Despite its innovative approach, production halted after World War I due to manufacturing difficulties.
Ruby pistol
In 1914, shortly before World War I erupted, Gabilondo developed a durable semi-automatic pistol modeled after the Browning Model 1903, chambered for the 7.65mm Browning/.32 ACP cartridge. This pistol stood out by offering a nine-round magazine capacity, surpassing the usual six or seven rounds found in similar models. Primarily aimed at export markets in the Americas, it targeted military and law enforcement users despite its relatively small caliber. Other Spanish firms had produced Browning-inspired pistols since 1905; for example, the "Victoria" by Esperanza y Unceta was a six-shot design incorporating patented features such as a frame-mounted safety and an internal striker mechanism.
In 1915, Gabilondo presented these pistols to the French government, which urgently required sidearms during wartime. Following evaluation, France adopted the design as the Pistolet Automatique, Type Ruby and contracted Gabilondo to manufacture 10,000 units per month—a quota that soon increased to 30,000 and ultimately reached 50,000 monthly pistols. To fulfill this demand, Gabilondo partnered with four additional firms:
- Armeria Elgoibaressa y Cia (trading as Lusitania)
- Echealaza y Vincinai y Cia
- Hijos de Angel Echeverria y Cia
- Iraola Salaverria y Cia
Each partner was tasked with producing a minimum of 5,000 pistols monthly; meanwhile, Gabilondo managed quality assurance and shipment logistics. As production escalated, Gabilondo agreed to buy any surplus units at the agreed price.
The French procurement expanded further by commissioning three more companies through Gabilondo plus at least 45 others directly to manufacture Ruby-type pistols with varying calibers, barrel lengths, and magazine sizes.
Estimates place total production of Gabilondo Ruby pistols between 250,000 and 300,000 units. While many examples were well-crafted, some suffered from substandard finishes and improperly hardened steel components that wore down rapidly, leading to malfunctions such as unintended automatic fire or safety failures. To prevent operational issues on battlefields, French authorities required magazines to bear base markings ensuring proper compatibility. Despite some criticism over the absence of an external hammer, well-made Ruby pistols were considered reliable and accurate.
Altogether, approximately 710,000 Ruby-style pistols were accepted by France from all manufacturers; around 580,000 remained serviceable in French inventory by 1920. Other allied countries and newly formed states like Finland and Yugoslavia also employed variants of the Ruby pistol. Production of the Ruby model ceased at Gabilondo in 1919 as focus shifted toward more advanced designs; however, other manufacturers continued production until the economic downturn during the Great Depression severely affected arms makers.
Bufalo and Danton
In 1919, Gabilondo unveiled the Bufalo, a pistol drawing inspiration from the Browning-designed FN model 1910. Although its outward appearance closely resembled the FN model 1910, its internal mechanism incorporated elements from the Browning 1903 design, substituting the striker with a concealed hammer and integrating a grip safety system patented in Spain. The Bufalo was manufactured in calibers of 7.65 mm/.32 ACP and 9 mm corto/.380 ACP, equipped with detachable magazines holding seven, nine, or twelve rounds.
The Bufalo notably served as a model for foreign replicas, including the FN Model 1910/22, which was supplied to the military forces of Yugoslavia as a replacement for their worn Ruby pistols.
Introduced in 1925 to succeed the Bufalo, the Danton shared many similarities but also came in a smaller 6.35 mm/.25 ACP caliber. Despite bearing "War Model" inscriptions and featuring lanyard rings, it failed to secure official military contracts. Nevertheless, it found favor among civilian purchasers and law enforcement agencies. One exporter reportedly dispatched as many as 100 pistols daily to the United States. Production of the Danton ended in 1933.
Ruby Plus Ultra
Manufactured between 1928 and 1933, the Ruby Plus Ultra represented an advancement over earlier variants by incorporating a 22-round double-stack magazine. This model included versions with extended barrels and selective-fire capabilities, which gained traction in Asian markets, being sold to Chinese warlords and Japanese aviators. Although not formally adopted by Japanese military units, these pistols were privately acquired through military surplus outlets. Additionally, International Brigade volunteers employed the Ruby Plus Ultra during the Spanish Civil War.
Ruby "Colt" transitional models
Around 1931, Gabilondo began producing replicas of the Colt 1905 chambered in .45 ACP and 9 mm Largo. These models omitted grip safeties and used nine-shot magazines. They were marked solely with the Ruby brand name and caliber designation; some examples bore the "Iñaki" trademark.
Llama
The Llama brand was registered in 1932, with pistols entering production from 1933 onward. Aiming to distance itself from Ruby’s wartime associations—many of which were unjustified—Gabilondo designed Llama firearms based on the Colt M1911 and later Colt Model 1911A1 but intentionally excluded the grip safety feature. Initial offerings were chambered in .45 ACP, 9mm Largo, and 7.63mm Mauser. The first model introduced was the Llama IV (later renumbered), followed by the Llama V available in calibers such as 9mm Largo, .38 ACP, .38 Super, and 9mm Parabellum targeting American markets. The Llama VII featured similar calibers with options for standard (5") or extended (5½") barrels. Reports indicate that up to 12,000 units were procured by British SOE personnel stationed at Gibraltar for potential deployment in Spain during World War II.
In parallel with these larger pistols, Gabilondo replaced the Danton with smaller models designated Llama I and II. Produced from 1933 to 1954, the Llama I resembled a compact Colt 1911 chambered in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP without a locked breech or grip safety and utilized a nine-round magazine. The Llama II, produced during the same period, was chambered in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP with an eight-round magazine and no grip safety mechanism. The Llama III introduced both a grip safety and locked breech design while maintaining production until 1954 in similar calibers.
Contrary to some accounts, Llama pistols were never made from stainless steel; instead, they featured chrome plating available in either bright or satin finishes.
Tauler and Mugica lines
During the 1930s, Gabilondo manufactured pistols under the "Tauler" and "Mugica" trademarks primarily for export markets in the Americas and Asia.
Tauler, a distinguished Spanish marksman and Olympic medalist turned gunsmith based in Madrid, produced a comprehensive series of Llama pistols marked with his brand and featuring slight design enhancements. These firearms bore English inscriptions, targeting customers within the British Commonwealth and North America. Additionally, Tauler utilized his position as an agent of the Spanish secret service to facilitate sales to governmental and law enforcement bodies. Production of Tauler-branded pistols was limited to the years 1933 through 1936.
- Comparison of Tauler and Llama pistols
| Tauler model | Llama equivalent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | Compact pistol in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP caliber without a grip safety |
| II | II | Compact pistol chambered in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP, lacking grip safety |
| III | III | Compact pistol in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP with grip safety included |
| IV | IV | Large service pistol in 9 mm Largo without grip safety |
| V | VII | Large service pistol chambered in 9 mm Largo featuring grip safety |
| P | VIII | Large service pistol in .38 Super with grip safety |
Jose Cruz Mugica managed a prominent shotgun manufacturing facility in Eibar and held contracts to supply pistols to the Thai government during the 1930s. Following Japan’s occupation of Thailand, his focus shifted predominantly toward the Chinese market. The majority of Mugica pistols were Llama models rebranded under his name, produced intermittently between 1931 and 1954 due to disruptions from the Spanish Civil War.
- Comparison between Mugica and Llama pistols
| Mugica model | Llama equivalent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 101-G | X-A | Compact pistol in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP caliber with grip safety |
| 101 | X | Compact pistol chambered in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP featuring grip safety |
| 105-G | III-A | Compact pistol in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP with grip safety |
| 105 | III | Compact pistol chambered in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP including grip safety |
| 110-G | VIII | Large service pistol in .38 Super with grip safety |
| 110 | VII | Large service pistol chambered in 9 mm Largo with grip safety |
| 120 | XI "Especial" | Medium service pistol in 9 mm Parabellum without grip safety |
| Mugica | Perfect | Ruby-type pistol available in 6.35 mm/.25 ACP and 7.65 mm/.32 ACP calibers |
In the late 1970s, Spain’s armed forces initiated a handgun modernization program that extended into extensive trials throughout the following decade. Llama-Gabilondo introduced the forward-thinking Omni series followed by the M-82 model, both representing significant technological advancements compared to earlier offerings.
The Omni replaced the Browning 1911-style swinging link locking system with a fixed cam mechanism derived from the Browning 1935 design. It was available in three magazine configurations: Omni I (.45 ACP single-stack holding seven rounds), Omni II (9 mm Parabellum single-stack with nine rounds), and Omni III (9 mm Parabellum double-stack accommodating thirteen rounds but initially feeding single-column to reduce jamming). Notable features included a two-piece ball-jointed firing pin for enhanced durability, dual sear bars to improve trigger feel, an integrated trigger safety, ergonomically shaped trigger guard, and a manual decocking safety lever. Despite these innovations, its high manufacturing costs and unconventional design limited market success, leading to production ending by 1986.
The M-82, launched in 1986 and adopted by Spanish forces as the Modelo M-82 Doble Accion in 1987, evolved from the Omni but incorporated a completely redesigned mechanism influenced by the Beretta M-92. It utilized Beretta’s locking system and trigger components along with a fifteen-round magazine while maintaining a traditional closed slide rather than Beretta’s open-top style. Additional enhancements included an extractor-mounted loaded chamber indicator, reversible magazine release button, ambidextrous safety levers, and an optional magazine safety on commercial versions. The M-82 exhibited optimal performance when used with NATO-standard ball ammunition.
Also released in 1986 was the Llama M-87, a premium competition handgun based on the M-82 platform. This model featured an extended barrel equipped with a compensator, added muzzle weight, precision target sights and trigger, extra manual safeties, enlarged magazine release and safety levers, beveled magazine well for faster reloads, and a distinctive two-tone chrome and blued finish. Although it received favorable critiques and retailed at approximately $1,450 USD, its innovative design struggled commercially due to its price point and mechanical complexity.
Llama in the 1990s
The popularity of Para-Ordnance’s high-capacity 1911-style handguns prompted Llama to update its designs beginning in 1994.
Produced between 1994 and 1997, the Llama IX-C featured a 12-round double-stack magazine and a barrel length of -inch, with overall dimensions measuring inches in length and inches in height. It incorporated the Swartz safety mechanism, originally introduced by Colt in the 1930s, designed to prevent accidental discharge if dropped. To fit the wider magazine well, the traditionally arched mainspring housing was minimized to improve grip ergonomics. After the 1994 US Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act limited magazine capacity to 10 rounds, minor modifications were made to the hammer and safety shapes.
In 1995, Llama launched the MAX-1 pistol as its counterpart to the Colt Government model. This firearm closely resembled the Colt 1911-A1 but omitted features such as the ventilated rib while retaining the IX-C’s slimmer mainspring housing for enhanced handling, especially for smaller hands. The ban on importing Chinese firearms contributed to its strong performance in the affordable "1911 clone" segment, despite some incompatibility with certain aftermarket parts.
Shortly thereafter, the smaller MAX-1 C/F (Compact) variant was introduced, offering a lighter frame while maintaining magazine capacities of 7 rounds (.45 ACP) and 9 rounds (9mm Parabellum).
Later in 1995, Llama unveiled the Mini-Max model, chambered in 9mm Parabellum, .38 Super (8 rounds), .40 S&W (7 rounds), and .45 ACP (6 rounds), featuring a 3.7-inch barrel. Designed primarily for concealed carry, it included an extended safety lever, rounded hammer, Swartz safety system, three-dot sights, checkered neoprene grips, a contoured trigger guard, and a flared muzzle that eliminated the traditional barrel bushing for simplified disassembly. The .45 ACP version accepted standard 1911 magazines, increasing capacity by one or two rounds. Available finishes included matte blue, satin chrome, and two-tone options. Early reviews highlighted average accuracy and occasional reliability issues attributed more to manufacturing inconsistencies than design flaws.
By 1997, the Mini-Max II improved upon its predecessor by incorporating a double-stack magazine holding 10 rounds in calibers such as 9mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP; higher capacities were also available for US law enforcement and export markets.
At the same time, the Llama III-A was succeeded by the Micro-Max model, which shared styling cues with the Mini-Max and came in matte black or satin chrome finishes with a 3.75-inch barrel. US imports were chambered in 9mm corto/.380 ACP (7 rounds) and 7.65mm/.32 ACP (8 rounds).
Bankruptcy and rescue efforts
Llama’s inability to modernize its production processes was worsened by the early 1990s Asian Economic Crisis, which led Spanish banks to tighten domestic credit lines—including those extended to Llama. The company declared bankruptcy in 1992. In 1993, a group of sixty former employees established a cooperative named Fabrinor Arma Corta y Microfusion, S.A., eventually acquiring Llama’s brand rights and equipment by approximately 2000.
Fabrinor shifted manufacturing operations to Legutiano and expanded into precision investment casting alongside handgun production. However, sales growth failed to keep pace with inherited liabilities, prompting debt restructuring efforts in 2002 and again in 2003. Despite listing on the public stock exchange, capital infusion remained inadequate.
Regulatory requirements compelled Fabrinor to reveal its financial difficulties at a shareholder assembly on 12 January 2005. When proposed restructuring measures were rejected, this led to the shutdown of the Legutiano facility. With Fabrinor’s demise following earlier collapses of Star and Astra, Spain’s era of post-depression pistol manufacturing came to an end.
Model catalog - self-loading pistols
- Radium
- Manufactured between 1910 and 1915. Hammerless semi-automatic pistol featuring a frame safety, chambered in 6.35 mm/.25 ACP, equipped with a fixed six-round magazine.
- Ruby
- Produced from 1914 to 1919. Hammerless semi-automatic pistol modeled after the FN Model 1903, chambered in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP, with a removable nine-round magazine.
- Bufalo
- Manufactured between 1919 and 1925. Copy of the FN Model 1910 with an internal hammer; available in calibers 7.65 mm/.32 ACP and 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP; magazines offered in seven, nine, or twelve rounds.
- Danton
- Produced from 1925 to 1933. Variant of the FN Model 1910 featuring an internal hammer; chamberings include 6.35 mm/.25 ACP, 7.65 mm/.32 ACP, and 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP; magazines available in seven-, nine-, and twelve-round capacities.
- Ruby Plus Ultra
- Manufactured between 1925 and 1933. Hammerless FN Model 1903 copy with frame safety; chambered in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP, notable for rare 22-round double-stack magazines and some selective fire versions.
- Llama I
- Produced from 1933 to 1954. Blowback-operated compact Colt 1911 replica in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP with a nine-round magazine, lacking grip safety.
- Llama II
- Manufactured between 1933 and 1954. Locked breech compact Colt 1911 copy chambered in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP with an eight-round magazine, no grip safety.
- Llama III
- Produced from 1936 to 1954. Locked breech miniature Colt 1911A1 clone in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP featuring a seven-round magazine and grip safety.
- Llama III-A
- Manufactured between 1954 and 1997. Transitioned to blowback operation from earlier locked breech design; Colt 1911 miniature replica chambered in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP with seven-round magazine and grip safety; offered with premium finishes; counted among Llama’s most successful models.
- Llama IV
- Produced from 1932 to 1954. Locked breech Colt 1911A1 copy chambered in 9 mm Largo/.38 ACP, equipped with an eight-round magazine and lanyard ring, without grip safety.
- Llama V
- Manufactured between 1932 and 1954 for export to the US market. Locked breech Colt 1911A1 variant available in several calibers including .38 Super, lacking grip safety.
- Llama VI
- Produced from 1932 to 1954. Locked breech compact Colt 1911A1 copy chambered in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP with grip safety and six-round magazine.
- Llama VII
- Manufactured between 1932 and 1954. Locked breech Colt 1911A1 replica offered in multiple calibers featuring an eight-round magazine and grip safety; marketed as Llama Extra or Military and Police models.
- Llama VIII
- Produced from 1932 through 1985. Locked breech Colt 1911A1 copy chambered in .38 Super with eight-round single-stack magazine and grip safety; high-capacity VIII-C variant included an eighteen-round double-stack magazine.
- Llama IX series (IX, IX-A, IX-B, IX-C, IX-D)
- Manufactured from mid-20th century until late-1990s. Variants of Colt 1911A1 copies chambered in .45 ACP offering diverse barrel lengths, magazine sizes ranging from seven to twelve rounds, ventilated ribs, grip safeties, and enhanced safety features tailored for export markets including the US.
- Llama X-A
- Produced between 1950 and 1997. Blowback-operated compact Colt replica chambered in 7.65 mm/.32 ACP equipped with grip safety and loaded chamber indicator.
- Llama XI series (Especial, XI-A, XI-B)
- Primarily manufactured mid-20th century through early '90s. Locked breech models based on Colt designs chambered in 9 mm Parabellum featuring ergonomic frames for export markets; subject to recalls related to accidental discharge concerns.
- Llama XII-B
- Produced in the early '90s. Locked breech Colt-inspired pistol chambered in .40 S&W.
- Llama XV & XVI
- Manufactured mid-century through late '90s. Blowback compact Colt replicas chambered in .22 LR with luxury finish options available on the XVI model.
- Llama XVII & XVIII
- Produced from mid-1960s until discontinued following the US Gun Control Act of 1968; small blowback pistols chambered in .22 RF and .25 ACP respectively.
- Llama XIX
- Manufactured mid-century through late '90s. Lightweight blowback aluminum-framed Colt miniature copy chambered in 9 mm Corto/.380 ACP featuring grip safety.
- Omni series (I, II, III)
- Circa early '80s production featuring original designs incorporating Browning-type locked breech mechanisms chambered in .45 ACP and 9 mm Parabellum with modern safeties and magazines holding seven to thirteen rounds.
- Llama M-82 & M-87
- Produced late '80s through late '90s. Original Beretta-style locked breech pistols chambered in 9 mm Parabellum with double-stack magazines (15 rounds) and ambidextrous controls; M-82 adopted by Spanish Military while M-87 served as a premium competition model with extended features despite higher cost.
- Llama MAX series (MAX-1, MAX-2, MAX-I C/F)
- Manufactured mid-'90s to mid-2000s. Colt 1911A1 clones offered in calibers including .45 ACP, .40 S&W, .38 Super, and 9 mm Parabellum featuring shortened mainspring housings for compactness along with finishes ranging from high-polish blue to satin chrome.
- Llama Mini-Max & Mini-Max II
- Produced mid-'90s through mid-2000s. Compact locked breech Colt clones available across multiple calibers (.45 ACP, .40 S&W, .38 Super, and 9 mm Parabellum) incorporating extended safeties and contemporary ergonomic enhancements aimed at competitive shooters.
- Llama Micro-Max
- Manufactured early '96 through mid-2000s. Blowback miniature Colt replicas chambered in .380 ACP and .32 ACP succeeding earlier models with updated finishes including matte black and polished chrome options.
Model catalog - revolvers
Initial production revolvers (1904–1914) featured Nagant variants chambered in 7.62mm Nagant and 8mm Lebel, Colt New Service replicas in .32 S&W Long and 7.62 Nagant, along with Vélodog-style revolvers available in 5.5 mm Vélodog, .22LR, 6.35 mm/.25 ACP, and 7.65 mm/.32 ACP calibers.
Ruby Extra revolvers (1955–1970) represented Gabilondo's budget-friendly series, modeled after the Smith & Wesson Military and Police line utilizing coiled mainsprings. These were notably favored in the Philippines and South American markets.
Model 12 (XII): Chambered in .38 Special, equipped with a 5-inch barrel and standard service grips.
Model 13 (XIII): A .38 Special featuring either a 4- or 6-inch barrel with a ventilated rib; the 6-inch variant included adjustable sights and target-style grips. This was the inaugural Llama model to incorporate an eccentric-cam firing pin safety, an innovative safety mechanism at the time.
Model 14 (XIV): Revolver available in .22 LR and .32 S&W Long calibers, offered with barrel lengths of 2, 4, or 6 inches and assorted sight options.
Llama revolvers (1969–1978) were produced with enhanced manufacturing quality and pricing, inspired by the Smith & Wesson Military and Police design but featuring coiled mainsprings.
Martial: A .38 Special model with barrel lengths of 2, 4, or 6 inches, ventilated rib, and adjustable rear sights; a comparable variant was marketed under the name "Martial Police."
Model 22 (XXII): Double-action .38 Special steel-framed target revolver furnished with adjustable sights and target grips; a premium "Olimpico" edition was also issued.
Model 23 (XXIII): Blued steel double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special, boasting a long reinforced barrel with ventilated ribs, muzzle suppressor, adjustable sights, sports grip, and an adjustable trigger; this is the "Olympic" version corresponding to Model XXII.
Model 24 (XXIV): A double-action .22 LR blued steel revolver mirroring the design elements of Model 23; known as the .22 LR "Olympic" variant.
Models 26 (XXVI) and 27 (XXVII): Steel-framed double-action revolvers chambered in .22 LR and .32 S&W Long respectively.
Model 28 (XVIII): Alloy-framed double-action revolver chambered in .22 LR.
Model 29 (XIX): Target-oriented double-action steel-framed revolver in .22 LR featuring adjustable sights and target grips; also available in a deluxe "Olimpico" edition.
Model 30 (XXX): Double-action steel-framed revolver chambered for the .22 Magnum cartridge.
Model 32 (XXXII): Target revolver in .32 S&W Long with double-action steel frame, adjustable sights, and target grips; deluxe "Olimpico" version offered as well.
Comanche revolvers served as Gabilondo's premier series from 1975 through 1997, designed after large-frame Smith & Wesson models. Despite their superior craftsmanship, they faced challenges penetrating the US market.
Comanche: Chambered in .357 Magnum with options for 4- or 6-inch barrels; renamed Comanche III starting in 1977.
Comanche I: Offered in .22 LR with a 6-inch barrel featuring a ventilated rib, adjustable rear sight, wide spur hammer; chrome finishes and engraving options were available.
Comanche II: A .38 Special variant equipped with either a 4- or 6-inch barrel, ventilated rib, adjustable rear sight; chrome finish and engraving choices provided.
Comanche III: The new designation for the original Comanche (.357 Magnum), retaining identical features to Comanche II.
Comanche IV / Super Comanche (.44 Magnum): Available with barrel lengths of 6 or 8.5 inches, incorporating ventilated ribs, adjustable rear sights, wide spur hammers, extra-wide triggers; fitted with oversized walnut target grips; only offered in blued finish; production ceased in 1994.
Comanche V / Super Comanche (.357 Magnum): Offered with barrels measuring 4, 6, or 8.5 inches; shared similar specifications to Comanche IV; discontinued in 1994.
Scorpio and Picolo marked Gabilondo’s return to compact pocket revolvers reminiscent of their early offerings.
Scorpio: Available in .22 LR and .32 S&W Long calibers featuring a two-inch unribbed barrel, low-profile sights, rounded grips, and steel frame construction.
Picolo: Comparable calibers and specifications to Scorpio but constructed with an alloy frame.
See also
- Astra-Unceta y Cia SA, a former Spanish manufacturer of handguns
- ASTAR
- Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A.
References
External links
- Manufacture Gabilondo, featured on Littlegun.be
- Llama M-82, detailed at Modern Firearms
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