Another Cool Handgun

["DoubleAction"]

Mateba Model 6 Unica semi-auto revolver

www.kitsune.addr.com/Firearms/Revolvers/Mateba_Model_6.htm

airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com/airborne_combat_engineer/2006/05/mateba_model_6_.html

[TMan]

WHAT!!! THEY DON"T MAKE IT ANYMORE!!!

["DoubleAction"]

The future is now with the revolutionary semi-automatic revolver Mateba "6 Unica".

The autorevolver "6 Unica" with its aesthetic and unique finish, its accuracy and very soft recoil is possibly one of the best handguns on the market.

Born in the beginning of 1997, the Mateba autorevolver "6 Unica" is the most advanced version of the revolver. It keeps all characteristics of reliability of the revolver combined with the handling and speed of a pistol. To understand the autorevolver it is necessary to imagine firing a standard revolver always in single action just like a pistol. The cylinder turns automatically and the hammer is engaged by the recoil of the slide on which are assembled the barrel and cylinder themselves. The firing position is ergonomically positioned and the aiming is simply fantastic; the barrel is aligned with the bottom chamber of the cylinder to avoid the "jumping".

home.mweb.co.za/af/afadrb/mateba.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateba_Autorevolver

weaponsroom.com/more.asp?gid=20798&gun=Revolver

["DoubleAction"]

Mar 11, 2010 20:20:19 GMT -5 TMan said:

WHAT!!! THEY DON"T MAKE IT ANYMORE!!!

TMan; In my own honest opinion, on this gun; Maybe the world was not ready for this unorthodox version of the revolver.

This Revolver brings me back to the "Dardick" and its Trounds.

But Now; These revolvers are sought after by collectors.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dardick_tround

[TMan]

According to several message board posts (not yet confirmed) Mateba now makes only M1911 clones. If this is true, the Mateba autorevolver had a short life span, since it was first produced in 1997. Used ones occasionally pop up on auction boards. Parts and repair might be an issue.

According to:airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com/airborne_combat_engineer/2006/05/mateba_model_6_.html

Dang, I've always wanted a Webley-Fosbery because the design was so unique, and this gun is just an extension of that, and I'd rather have it. Of course as the author says: parts could be an issue.

["DoubleAction"]

The Italians seems to be pretty good at duplicating firearms.

[TMan]

Mar 11, 2010 21:29:55 GMT -5 "DoubleAction" said:

The Italians seems to be pretty good at duplicating firearms.

Yup, in the Pedersoli box was a DVD. The introduction was in Italian, but with English sub-titles. Then came the regular English stuff. They talked about how the replicas were made. I still don't know if they produce a better firearm or if Uberti does.

["DoubleAction"]

The very first time that I laid my eyes on the Ubertis, I thought that I was looking upon the real things. It was at a local Gun Show, and the dealer had the Uberti Henry Rifles all laid out on display, I was overwhelmed at the sight.

["DoubleAction"]

www.uberti.com/