Chauchat CSRG M1915

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Quick Overview

Manufacturer

Gladiator (Bicycle company converted to weapons production)

Origin

France

Production

1915 - 1918

Overview

The Chauchat CSRG M1915 was a French light machine gun chambered in 8mm Lebel, used extensively during World War I. It featured a long-recoil operation and a distinctive open-sided magazine. Despite a notorious reputation for reliability issues, the Chauchat was produced in massive quantities and saw wide service.

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