FUSIL MODÈLE 1916

FUSIL MODÈLE 1916
Image: Fusil Modèle 1916 (Armesfrancaises)
Year1916
Weapon TypeService Rifle
Origin & DesignerFrance/Berthier
Numbers Produced450.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre8mm (8x50R Lebel)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight198gr (12.8g)
Barrel Length803mm
Overall Length1.306mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.90 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Rear Leaf
Feed5 Round Clip
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire20 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity701 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range400m
Maximum Range2.400m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetModèle 1914 Bayonet
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThis Rifle replaced the Lebel 07/15, and was the most common Rifle found in Infantry units in 1940.