P PoorOldSpike Guest Jan 28, 2010 #1 US troops and French civilians Nov 1918. What gun is the guy on the left carrying?
A ACSpectre Guest Jan 28, 2010 #2 It's a French Chauchat light machine gun. The Americans used it early in the war until the much superior Browning was available.
It's a French Chauchat light machine gun. The Americans used it early in the war until the much superior Browning was available.
I iron mike usmc Guest Jan 28, 2010 #3 One of the worst pieces of crap fielded by any army. Not the Browning.
Bootie FGM OWNER Staff member Joined Nov 5, 2009 Messages 22,819 Reaction score 6,359 Age 47 Location Scotland Jan 28, 2010 #4 What kind of magazines did it hold... cylinder?
A ACSpectre Guest Jan 28, 2010 #6 Open sided semi circular. This led to its greatest weakness, because the magazine was open sided it was very easy for dirt to enter, causing the weapon to jam repeatedly. Here is a Wiki link that has a decent picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauchat
Open sided semi circular. This led to its greatest weakness, because the magazine was open sided it was very easy for dirt to enter, causing the weapon to jam repeatedly. Here is a Wiki link that has a decent picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauchat