Help with Gabilondo y Cia Llama IV(Fixed W/Range Report)

[peopleofthesun]

I believe it is a Llama IV from what I've read. It says 9mm/38 on the slide and has no grip safety. It resembles a 1911 alot. The barrel is around 5 1/4" long.
I've researched this handgun online for a couple of days and was looking for any personal experiences with it. It is missing the recoil spring and guide I think. Also missing the magazine. I think I found a magizine online but haven't found the recoil spring. I can take pictures of it later if that helps. Any advice or help welcome. Thanks.

[morrcarr67]

I can't remember the model number or not but it sounds like you have a Llama pistol that chambers both the 9mm Largo and .38 Super. Search 9mm Largo for more info.

[GWbiker]

Try this link... Many Spanish gun experts here with contacts in USA and in Spain for parts:

http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?40-The-Spanish-Pistol-Board

[peopleofthesun]

Thanks guys I'll look into that. Seems like it would be a nice gun. I hope I can get it back to shooting form.

[morrcarr67]

Check out some of this link:

http://www.9mmlargo.com/index.htm

[peopleofthesun]

Here is some quick pictures I took.

[morrcarr67]

Very nice. Looks to be in pretty good condition. Be sure to check out Numrich for the parts you need.

[taloft]

From that last picture, it appears that you have the spring guide. It looks like you need the recoil spring and the recoil spring plug.

[Bentot]

It looks similar to the STAR MODELO B in 9mm Luger except the serial # on the model B is on the bottom (magazine well) with a B above it.

Try this method: remove the barrel and drop a fired 9mm luger casing in the chamber, if it sits flush it maybe a 9mm luger, if it sits higher it maybe a 9mm Largo. You may need to excert a little force to chamber the casing since it has expanded from being fired.

taloft is correct, you need the recoil spring and the recoil spring plug.

[peopleofthesun]

Thank you guys for the replies. Will follow your advice.

[peopleofthesun]

Update

Just installed a new recoil spring and plug. Also found a magazine that seems to function so far. Now I need to find some ammo to run through and see how it works. Thanks all for your help so far.

[morrcarr67]

If you have a C&R you can buy it at Century for $3.87 per 25. If not check out these people.

[peopleofthesun]

If you have a C&R you can buy it at Century for $3.87 per 25. If not check out these people.

Nice! Thank you. I will check local gun show coming up too.

[morrcarr67]

Nice! Thank you. I will check local gun show coming up too.

I just checked at Century and it looks like they will sell to you for $5.95 if you don't have a C&R shipping is cheap too. order $75.00 and pay $12.95 shipping, order $501 and shipping is free.

[peopleofthesun]

I just checked at Century and it looks like they will sell to you for $5.95 if you don't have a C&R shipping is cheap too. order $75.00 and pay $12.95 shipping, order $501 and shipping is free.

I saw that too. Prices are not too bad. I found a couple others but prices were a lil higher or they are corrosive.

http://www.longmountain.com/ammunition/9mm-largo/

Ammunition to go has them too.

How bad would it be to shoot corrosive ammo? I read that you have to clean the gun really well with something special.