Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Ruby pistol
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1914–1958
Quantity
750,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · WORLD WAR I
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1914
- Service Entry Year1914
- DesignerJohn Moses Browning, Esperanza y Unceta Cia, Pedro Careaga and others
- Weight (Empty)0.85 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridgemainly 7.65×17mm (.32 ACP)
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity9
- Safety Typeframe-mounted safety
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length100 mm
- Sight TypeFixed, or dovetail rear
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length170 mm
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production750,000
- Production Start1914
- Variants50
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1911First deployment: Rif War
- 1914Production started
- 1916Entered service
- 1958Production ended
112
years in service
44
years in production
750,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 12 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
RUBY PISTOL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN14% win·14% loss
Total Conflicts
7
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→1954–1962Algerian War—→1946–1954First Indochina War—→1939–1940Winter WarDecisive victory→1928–1931Kongo-Wara rebellion—→1919–1920Polish–Lithuanian War—→1919–1921Polish–Soviet War—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
Ruby pistolSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Finland | 10,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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