Phil DeGraves
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GunTech: Just curious, will it cycle with .38 specials? And where would you find leather gear for it?
Anyone on here actually own a Mateba Autorevolver
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Tribal
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I've got one in .44; I have yet to find any holsters that will fit it. I figure eventually I'll just have to get one made custom for it. It's definitely a conversation piece, though, not only for the self-cocking mechanism but for the 6 o'clock firing position.
Speaking of which, I should relate a "d'oh" moment. When I took my Mateba (sing it to the tune of "My Sharona" and it gets stuck in your head...) out to the range for the first time, I just loaded one round...in the slot due to be cycled into the 12 o'clock position. Cocked it, aimed, put my finger on the trigger, squeezed...and click.
"Click? That's odd that the first round would be a dud. Well, I'll work on getting used to the trigger pull and just hit it when it comes around again." I kept aiming at the target.
Squeeze...click.
Squeeze...click.
Squeeze...BOOM!!!
I was so surprised I nearly dropped the thing! Utterly confused, I looked down and suddenly it dawned on me that I'm not always the sharpest tool in the shed. The rest of the session went well, and at least to 25 yards (the size of my indoor range), it's pretty accurate.
The last of them have been bought up by one guy, and he's since marked them up heavily and is selling them on GunBroker.
Speaking of which, I should relate a "d'oh" moment. When I took my Mateba (sing it to the tune of "My Sharona" and it gets stuck in your head...) out to the range for the first time, I just loaded one round...in the slot due to be cycled into the 12 o'clock position. Cocked it, aimed, put my finger on the trigger, squeezed...and click.
"Click? That's odd that the first round would be a dud. Well, I'll work on getting used to the trigger pull and just hit it when it comes around again." I kept aiming at the target.
Squeeze...click.
Squeeze...click.
Squeeze...BOOM!!!
I was so surprised I nearly dropped the thing! Utterly confused, I looked down and suddenly it dawned on me that I'm not always the sharpest tool in the shed. The rest of the session went well, and at least to 25 yards (the size of my indoor range), it's pretty accurate.
The last of them have been bought up by one guy, and he's since marked them up heavily and is selling them on GunBroker.
Revolver Ocelot
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I was once in the market for the mateba model 6 unica and I actually was able to locate a holster for it, it was a competition style holster but assuming all this un will see is range use I imagine it might work well for you, I believe it was mad by safariland but I'm not sure, if I'm able to find i I'll post a link back here
USMCDK
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Vash And Knives
Holy Crap it's the "Vash the Stampede" Gun (For those of you that watch Anime you know what I mean) For those of you that don't I will take a picture of the gun in the anime and show you and you will understand.
Hell I want one of those, but under one condition... What Caliber or (mm) does it come in???
I haven't read all the posts yet.
Holy Crap it's the "Vash the Stampede" Gun (For those of you that watch Anime you know what I mean) For those of you that don't I will take a picture of the gun in the anime and show you and you will understand.
Hell I want one of those, but under one condition... What Caliber or (mm) does it come in???
I haven't read all the posts yet.
Tribal
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You can get it in .357, .44, and .454 ...which should give you all sorts of confusion if you're trying to replicate Vash's (or perhaps more accurately, Knives', gun). Vash's gun says .45, which means you want the .454 for consistency there. However, the .454 only holds five rounds and Vash's holds six. When you see Vash loading, the bullets are long and thin like a .357, so you've got more pictoral continuity with that one. The .44 is something of a compromise between those two extremes: it has six chambers and a .4_ bullet, but the bullet doesn't look like the ones in the show. Of course, Vash's is a break-open action anyway, but one can't have everything.
If you get one, also know that it may come with an ugly compensator and threaded barrel. I'm trying to get a replacement for mine where the front is flush, actually. The gun's meant to eventually become an heirloom, rather than something I would ever sell, so I'm looking to get it chromed or nickeled, perhaps get some sort of spray-on black coating, and a custom holster (we see Vash's holster from time to time, but I don't have time to comb through the whole series right now).
If you get one, also know that it may come with an ugly compensator and threaded barrel. I'm trying to get a replacement for mine where the front is flush, actually. The gun's meant to eventually become an heirloom, rather than something I would ever sell, so I'm looking to get it chromed or nickeled, perhaps get some sort of spray-on black coating, and a custom holster (we see Vash's holster from time to time, but I don't have time to comb through the whole series right now).
As soon as the weather warms up, I will take the Mateba to the range and try to get some video of it firing. The thing is just too weird.
Unfortunately, mine has a small chip on the grip, so if anyone hears of a Mateba grip for sale, let me know.
Unfortunately, mine has a small chip on the grip, so if anyone hears of a Mateba grip for sale, let me know.
USMCDK
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Tribal you know your stuff, you otaku
I have the whole series in a editors collection box series. I agree with you whole heartedly, still it looks like the guns from Trigun and I would like to have one just for that reason :banghead:dwave
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Vash's gun is not a Mateba, but rather based on a Mateba. Vash's gun is a top break, is in .45 Colt, and has one cool secondary firing mode!
USMCDK
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I believe the character you are trying to speak of is Ishikawa and the title of the anime which you know and are affraid to speak it name
LoL J/K is called Ghost in the Shell and the series was called Ghost in the Shell 2nd Gig Stand Alone Complex. Sorry for getting off topic, but what can I say I am an anime freak...mgregg85
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anybody own a webley fosberry?
Gunnerpalace
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Nope it is Togusa, Right show though
Yeah Vash's gun is in .45.
There was an episode where Togusa had to use the Mateba in Defense of another person while off-duty, he is brought up on charges and the whole thing is a pretty interesting look into what could happen. Oh yeah he got berated throughout the series for using it.
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ShooterX
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I got one in 44 mag second hand. Its currently broke.
I'd appreciate any info on where I can get service and parts. My local gunsmith wont touch it.
I'd appreciate any info on where I can get service and parts. My local gunsmith wont touch it.
sidibear
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I own a Mateba Grifone in .454Casull and I love it. With a Nikon scope fitted it will group 3/4" at 50yrds firing .45LC.
Its very unusual and everyone at the range who sees it wants to have a closer look.
I think I have the only one in the UK.
Its very unusual and everyone at the range who sees it wants to have a closer look.
I think I have the only one in the UK.
Togusa of "Ghost in the Shell" swears by his Mateba...
The Mateba is a running joke for one of the characters of the Japanese Anime series "Ghost in the Shell." The character of Togusa, who joined Section 9 of the Japanese Public Safety Division from the police force, carries a Mateba (4 or 5" barrel). This is a source of friendly derision by his companions, since the revolver is considered obsolete by the others, who carry autoloaders (CZ-100 for Batou and Seburo M-5s for the others).
Time and again in the series, some character is chiding Togusa for carrying the outdated auto-revolver. He never listens to them, usually stating it works well for him. In fact, it allows him in a couple of instances to unload a live round and insert a "tracking bullet," which he shoots into a getaway car driven by the bad guys.
Togusa even is tried in court for shooting a suspect with his Mateba. The prosecuting attorney plays up the fact that his gun isn't standard issue for Section 9, and the action of reloading before pumping additional rounds into the suspect's limbs to prevent escape proved that the shooting was malicious.
So the Mateba is an important part of Togusa's character, and is identified with him closely within the series.
The Mateba is a running joke for one of the characters of the Japanese Anime series "Ghost in the Shell." The character of Togusa, who joined Section 9 of the Japanese Public Safety Division from the police force, carries a Mateba (4 or 5" barrel). This is a source of friendly derision by his companions, since the revolver is considered obsolete by the others, who carry autoloaders (CZ-100 for Batou and Seburo M-5s for the others).
Time and again in the series, some character is chiding Togusa for carrying the outdated auto-revolver. He never listens to them, usually stating it works well for him. In fact, it allows him in a couple of instances to unload a live round and insert a "tracking bullet," which he shoots into a getaway car driven by the bad guys.
Togusa even is tried in court for shooting a suspect with his Mateba. The prosecuting attorney plays up the fact that his gun isn't standard issue for Section 9, and the action of reloading before pumping additional rounds into the suspect's limbs to prevent escape proved that the shooting was malicious.
So the Mateba is an important part of Togusa's character, and is identified with him closely within the series.
sidibear
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Short youtube clip of me firing my Grifone .454 Casull.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amKtKReoJ4g&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amKtKReoJ4g&feature=channel_page
akhooters7
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i found one for sale in texas...
guntech... you have a pm
i realize this is an old post... but
guntech... you have a pm
i realize this is an old post... but
Always wanted a Webley Fosbery. All it takes is $8-9000 and some waiting time. (I've got the time). I've seen two for sale in the last several years, both were the (relatively) common .455. The .38 has an 8-shot cylinder, I understand.
sidibear
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@ Bob.A. Don't want to make you cry too much but when handguns were banned in the UK a Fosbury was taken from a collection and destroyed because the police had no idea of its value and wouldn't let the owner sell it on or donate it to a museum.
It was quite possibly the only one in the UK.
@Gelgoog. I paid £200 for my .454 Casull and my friend recently bought a .357 for £400.
Looks like they are an investment.
It was quite possibly the only one in the UK.
@Gelgoog. I paid £200 for my .454 Casull and my friend recently bought a .357 for £400.
Looks like they are an investment.
Need copy of Mateba Unica 6 owners manual
I just bought a Unica 6 in 44Mag and the Owners Manual did not come with it.
If someone with one has access to a scanner I would be most appreciative.
I'm heading out to the range later today and would rather not guess at the pin/screw removal sequence for proper strip-down. :banghead:
Thanks in Advance,
Jay
I just bought a Unica 6 in 44Mag and the Owners Manual did not come with it.
If someone with one has access to a scanner I would be most appreciative.
I'm heading out to the range later today and would rather not guess at the pin/screw removal sequence for proper strip-down. :banghead:
Thanks in Advance,
Jay
Mateba manual
Just a few days ago I purchased a lightly used .357 Unica 6 with a 3 inch barrel and muzzle brake that came with the manual. I don't have a scanner, but I can go to my dad's place and use his sometime. This is my first firearm to own or strip down, so I was nervous as well to tackle that problem. The gunsmith at the shop where I bought it was able to help me a little bit, but admitted to never having taken one down, or even seeing another one. It's not that bad. Not simple, but it seems like it could've been much worse. There is a small retaining screw for the main pin in the trigger guard which must first be removed. Then you can slightly compress the recoil action and remove the main pin while being ready for a bit of tension to release. (It won't go flying or anything just keep a good grip on it) That's about it as far as taking it apart. The slide should come off the frame with minimal fuss and the recoil spring and guide rod will be right there on top. (Hold it level while you actually remove it so it won't fall out I suppose) Then just set your upper aside and remove the recoil spring and guide rod. (This part couldn't be easier) You will notice that the end of the guide rod has a slit (notch, whatever) cut out of it that must be aligned with (or set into) a small rod which is situated (and fixed in place) perpendicularly to the rails when you put it back together. This is also very easy, and you'll see what I mean as soon as you look at it. That's it. That's as far as I've broken mine down or would ever want to. The tricky part is getting it back together. It's really not that bad, but it's harder than taking it apart. There are three things to watch for as far as I can tell. First, the guide rod must be properly aligned with it's place (the hole it goes through on the upper, not the notch in the end, although that goes without saying) or it will not allow you to put the gun back together. This is fairly self-explanatory, and is the easiest part of reassembly. Next you'll need to make sure that the "desmodromico" (that's what it's called in the manual, you'll see...), which is the thing you'll notice directly next to the hammer when you strip the gun, engages the fork on the side of the back face of the slide. The best way I can explain this is that while the pistol is assembled and the hammer is cocked, you will notice some kind of linkage to the right of it. When the trigger is pulled this linkage does not move, but upon release of the trigger, it goes "back into the gun" so to speak. The curved part which is mounted on the frame and stays next to the hammer is the "desmodromico." The straight piece it engages is part of the slide, and is the fork. Getting that situated correctly is probably the hardest, most finicky part of the whole thing. Study it under good light to see how the parts go together. Lastly, the main pin must be inserted from the right side (as you hold it) of the gun, and must be oriented properly to go all the way through, and then must also be aligned with the retaining screw hole. What I did was to put the pin in, then compress the action and look for the hole where the retaining screw goes by slowly rotating the main pin with my other hand. You need good light to do this. Once you get that done, just put the retaining screw back in and you're finished!
Sorry for the long post. My e-mail is [email protected]. If you have any trouble let me know and I'll help out as much as possible. I will be over at my dad's again in the next few days, and will scan my manual. If you send me an e-mail, I will just attach it to one and send it to you.
Just a few days ago I purchased a lightly used .357 Unica 6 with a 3 inch barrel and muzzle brake that came with the manual. I don't have a scanner, but I can go to my dad's place and use his sometime. This is my first firearm to own or strip down, so I was nervous as well to tackle that problem. The gunsmith at the shop where I bought it was able to help me a little bit, but admitted to never having taken one down, or even seeing another one. It's not that bad. Not simple, but it seems like it could've been much worse. There is a small retaining screw for the main pin in the trigger guard which must first be removed. Then you can slightly compress the recoil action and remove the main pin while being ready for a bit of tension to release. (It won't go flying or anything just keep a good grip on it) That's about it as far as taking it apart. The slide should come off the frame with minimal fuss and the recoil spring and guide rod will be right there on top. (Hold it level while you actually remove it so it won't fall out I suppose) Then just set your upper aside and remove the recoil spring and guide rod. (This part couldn't be easier) You will notice that the end of the guide rod has a slit (notch, whatever) cut out of it that must be aligned with (or set into) a small rod which is situated (and fixed in place) perpendicularly to the rails when you put it back together. This is also very easy, and you'll see what I mean as soon as you look at it. That's it. That's as far as I've broken mine down or would ever want to. The tricky part is getting it back together. It's really not that bad, but it's harder than taking it apart. There are three things to watch for as far as I can tell. First, the guide rod must be properly aligned with it's place (the hole it goes through on the upper, not the notch in the end, although that goes without saying) or it will not allow you to put the gun back together. This is fairly self-explanatory, and is the easiest part of reassembly. Next you'll need to make sure that the "desmodromico" (that's what it's called in the manual, you'll see...), which is the thing you'll notice directly next to the hammer when you strip the gun, engages the fork on the side of the back face of the slide. The best way I can explain this is that while the pistol is assembled and the hammer is cocked, you will notice some kind of linkage to the right of it. When the trigger is pulled this linkage does not move, but upon release of the trigger, it goes "back into the gun" so to speak. The curved part which is mounted on the frame and stays next to the hammer is the "desmodromico." The straight piece it engages is part of the slide, and is the fork. Getting that situated correctly is probably the hardest, most finicky part of the whole thing. Study it under good light to see how the parts go together. Lastly, the main pin must be inserted from the right side (as you hold it) of the gun, and must be oriented properly to go all the way through, and then must also be aligned with the retaining screw hole. What I did was to put the pin in, then compress the action and look for the hole where the retaining screw goes by slowly rotating the main pin with my other hand. You need good light to do this. Once you get that done, just put the retaining screw back in and you're finished!
Sorry for the long post. My e-mail is [email protected]. If you have any trouble let me know and I'll help out as much as possible. I will be over at my dad's again in the next few days, and will scan my manual. If you send me an e-mail, I will just attach it to one and send it to you.
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