Chauchat Light Machine Gun - Worst machine gun ever?

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Chauchat Light Machine Gun

The First World War

The ‘Chauchat’ or "Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG" was the standard machine rifle or light machine gun of the French Army during World War I.

Country of Origin: France

Caliber: 8×50mmR Lebel

Weight: 9KG /20lb

Rate of Fire: 250 RPM

Range: 1000 m / 3300ft

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