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The '''Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 submachine gun''' refers to two prototype French Firing Port Weapons developed during late World War I by the same designers behind the [[Chauchat]], intended for use on the Renault FT 17. The action of the weapon is based on the [[Lebel 1886#R.S.C. Mle 1917|R.S.C. Mle 1917]] semiautomatic rifle. The first model used a special eight-round Mannlicher-Berthier clip, while the second model used modified Chauchat magazines. Despite being named "Submachine Gun", they fired the 8x50mmR rifle rounds. These weapons were eventually retired due to the recoil from the rifle rounds being too heavy. | The '''Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 submachine gun''' refers to two prototype French Firing Port Weapons developed during late World War I by the same designers behind the [[Chauchat]], intended for use on the Renault FT 17. The action of the weapon is based on the [[Lebel 1886#R.S.C. Mle 1917|R.S.C. Mle 1917]] semiautomatic rifle. The first model used a special eight-round Mannlicher-Berthier clip, while the second model used modified Chauchat magazines. Despite being named "Submachine Gun", they fired the 8x50mmR rifle rounds. These weapons were eventually retired due to the recoil from the rifle rounds being too heavy. | ||
A note on the name: while the English term "Submachine Gun" was coined in 1921, and is by definition applied to pistol caliber instead of rifle caliber weapons, the Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 was named ''pistolet-mitrailleur'', which would come to mean Submachine Gun in the modern day. | A note on the name: while the English term "Submachine Gun" was coined in 1921, and is by definition applied to pistol caliber instead of rifle caliber weapons, sources say that the Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 was named ''pistolet-mitrailleur'', which would come to mean Submachine Gun in the modern day. | ||
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Revision as of 06:39, 24 April 2018
The Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 submachine gun refers to two prototype French Firing Port Weapons developed during late World War I by the same designers behind the Chauchat, intended for use on the Renault FT 17. The action of the weapon is based on the R.S.C. Mle 1917 semiautomatic rifle. The first model used a special eight-round Mannlicher-Berthier clip, while the second model used modified Chauchat magazines. Despite being named "Submachine Gun", they fired the 8x50mmR rifle rounds. These weapons were eventually retired due to the recoil from the rifle rounds being too heavy.
A note on the name: while the English term "Submachine Gun" was coined in 1921, and is by definition applied to pistol caliber instead of rifle caliber weapons, sources say that the Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 was named pistolet-mitrailleur, which would come to mean Submachine Gun in the modern day.
Specifications
(July - November 1918)
- Caliber: 8x50mmR
The Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 submachine gun 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 | RSC SMG | "Apocalypse" DLC, 2018 | 2016 |