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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