The Fabrique Nationale (which was, along with Colt, one of the two primary manufacturers of the Browning M1903) designed the "Ruby" as a simpler, less expensive, and more easily produced alternative.
The Fabrique Nationale (which was with Colt) designed the "Ruby" as a simpler and more easily produced alternative. This was less expensive. This was along. Colt was one of the two primary manufacturers of the Browning M1903.