FUSIL Modèle 1907/15 M34

FUSIL Modèle 1907/15 M34
Image: Fusil Modèle 1907/15 M34 (Armesfrancaises)
Year1938
Weapon TypeService Rifle
Origin & DesignerFrance/Berthier
Numbers Produced80.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre7.5mm (7.5x54 MAS M29)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight139gr (9.0g)
Barrel Length800mm
Overall Length1.080mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight3.82 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 Velocity850 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range400m
Maximum Range3.200m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetModèle 1936 Bayonet
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesWhen the new 7.5mm round became available the decision was made to convert from 8mm to 7.5mm, this was found to be an expensive process and only around 80.000 were completed and these were issued only to fortress troops and 1st Line Infantry Companies.