The Chatellerault 24/29 Light Machine Gun was adopted 1922, started service in 1924 using 7.5 x 57 mm ammunition but was changed into 7.5 x 54 mm in 1929 to avoid accidents in case a german 8x57 mm would be introduced. This weapon uses the same operation as the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle but considered superior by French troops. The Chatellerault 24/29 Light Machine Gun inspired the Czech ZB30 which became the British Bren gun.
Specifications
Chatellerault M1924/29 Light Machine Gun
- Chatellerault M1924/29 Light Machine Gun.
- Caliber: 7.5 x 54mm
- Length: 42.60 inches
- Barrel Length: 19.70 inches
- Weight:
- :Gun: 20.25 pounds
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- Muzzle Velocity: 2,690 feet per second
- Maximum range: 2,926 meters
- Maximum effective range: is 804 meters
- Cyclic rate of fire: 450-550 rounds per minute
The Chatellerault M1924/29 Light Machine Gun appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:
Television
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The Champions (Episode 1) |
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Chinese troops |
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Video Games