Hotchkiss et Cie

The Hotchkiss M1914 is a heavy machine gun designed by the French Hotchkiss company and used extensively by the French Army during World War I and World War II. It is an air-cooled, gas-operated machine gun fed by metal feed strips rather than fabric belts. The M1914 was known for its ability to sustain long periods of continuous fire due to its heavy barrel design. It was chambered in 8x50mmR Lebel and later adapted for other calibers for export customers. The weapon was mounted on tripods, vehicles, and aircraft.