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[[File:Cei-rigotti.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Cei-Rigotti - 6.5x52mm Mannlicher]] | [[File:Cei-rigotti.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Cei-Rigotti - 6.5x52mm Mannlicher]] | ||
The '''Cei-Rigotti''' is an Italian select-fire battle rifle produced in the early 1900s. The weapon was made by Amerigo Cei-Rigotto, an officer in the Italian Army at the time. The rifle was select fire and was capable of up to 300 rounds per minute. Multiple variants of the rifle were produced with some having ten round magazines and some with twenty. There is an unconfirmed report that a model tested in Greece utilized a 50 round magazine and fired at 900 rounds per minute, however, as mentioned, there is no verification that this report is true. The Cei-Rigotti was tested by many nations, yet all potential offers failed, suggesting that the weapon was not very effective. Only about 257 Cei-Rigottis were produced between 1898 and 1911 and it never saw military usage. | The '''Cei-Rigotti''' is an Italian select-fire battle rifle produced in the early 1900s. The weapon was made by Amerigo Cei-Rigotto, an officer in the Italian Army at the time. The rifle was select fire and was capable of up to 300 rounds per minute. Multiple variants of the rifle were produced with some having ten round magazines and some with twenty or twenty-five rounds: all were Lee-Enfield-style fixed magazines that were only removable for cleaning and were loaded using stripper clips. There is an unconfirmed report that a model tested in Greece utilized a 50 round magazine and fired at 900 rounds per minute, however, as mentioned, there is no verification that this report is true. The Cei-Rigotti was tested by many nations, yet all potential offers failed, suggesting that the weapon was not very effective. Only about 257 Cei-Rigottis were produced between 1898 and 1911 and it never saw military usage. | ||
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* '''Caliber''': 6.5x52mm Mannlicher-Carcano, 7.65x53mm Mauser | * '''Caliber''': 6.5x52mm Mannlicher-Carcano, 7.65x53mm Mauser | ||
* '''Capacity:''' 10, 20, 50(?) | * '''Capacity:''' 10, 20, 25, 50(?) round fixed magazine | ||
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/Full-Auto | * '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/Full-Auto | ||
Revision as of 02:42, 17 October 2017
The Cei-Rigotti is an Italian select-fire battle rifle produced in the early 1900s. The weapon was made by Amerigo Cei-Rigotto, an officer in the Italian Army at the time. The rifle was select fire and was capable of up to 300 rounds per minute. Multiple variants of the rifle were produced with some having ten round magazines and some with twenty or twenty-five rounds: all were Lee-Enfield-style fixed magazines that were only removable for cleaning and were loaded using stripper clips. There is an unconfirmed report that a model tested in Greece utilized a 50 round magazine and fired at 900 rounds per minute, however, as mentioned, there is no verification that this report is true. The Cei-Rigotti was tested by many nations, yet all potential offers failed, suggesting that the weapon was not very effective. Only about 257 Cei-Rigottis were produced between 1898 and 1911 and it never saw military usage.
Specifications
(1898 - 1911)
- Type: Battle Rifle
- Caliber: 6.5x52mm Mannlicher-Carcano, 7.65x53mm Mauser
- Capacity: 10, 20, 25, 50(?) round fixed magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The Cei-Rigotti and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield 1 | 2016 |