M1886/93 RIFLE

M1886/93 RIFLE
Image: M1886/93 Rifle (Unknown Source)
Year1893
Weapon TypeInfantry Rifle
Origin & DesignerFrance/Lebel
Numbers Produced16.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre8mm (8x50R)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight198gr (12.8g)
Barrel Length800mm
Overall Length1.300mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.41 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Rear Notch
Feed8 Round Tube
Practical Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity630 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range400m
Maximum Range1.800m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetM1874 Sabre Bayonet
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Greeks kept hold of their Lebel mle 1886 Rifles and issued them at one per Infantry Section, mainly to fire the VB Rifle Grenade Launcher.