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The '''Rossignol ENT''' was an experimental [[automatic rifle]] of French origin from the first years of the 20th century. It was the first rifle which used the [[direct impingement]] operating system,<ref name="Skinner2013">{{cite book|author=Stan Skinner|title=Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZQYHBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT120|date=20 November 2013|publisher=Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated|isbn=978-1-62873-538-3|pages=120–}}</ref> which found later use in the Swedish [[Ag m/42]], the French [[MAS-49 rifle|1940 MAS]] and, most notably, the [[AR-10]] and [[AR-15]] series of rifles. |
The '''Rossignol ENT''' was an experimental [[automatic rifle]] of French origin from around the first years of the 20th century. It was the first rifle which used the [[direct impingement]] operating system,<ref name="Skinner2013">{{cite book|author=Stan Skinner|title=Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZQYHBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT120|date=20 November 2013|publisher=Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated|isbn=978-1-62873-538-3|pages=120–}}</ref> which found later use in the Swedish [[Ag m/42]], the French [[MAS-49 rifle|1940 MAS]] and, most notably, the [[AR-10]] and [[AR-15]] series of rifles. |
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Rossignol developed the new impingement system, and modified the Friberg-Kjellman system of opposing, retractable bolt lugs for this experimental rifle.<ref name="DemaisonBuffetaut1995"/> The rifle was produced under the [[École Normale de Tir]], thus the ENT designation, and was produced in at least four variants, "ENT No. 1 or B1, B2, B4, B5".<ref name="Walter2006">{{cite book|author=John Walter|title=Rifles of the World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Eq2Dnj4sDZIC&pg=PA557|date=25 March 2006|publisher=Krause Publications|isbn=0-89689-241-7|pages=557–}}</ref> |
Rossignol developed the new impingement system, and modified the Friberg-Kjellman system of opposing, retractable bolt lugs for this experimental rifle.<ref name="DemaisonBuffetaut1995"/> The rifle was produced under the [[École Normale de Tir]], thus the ENT designation, and was produced in at least four variants, "ENT No. 1 or B1, B2, B4, B5".<ref name="Walter2006">{{cite book|author=John Walter|title=Rifles of the World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Eq2Dnj4sDZIC&pg=PA557|date=25 March 2006|publisher=Krause Publications|isbn=0-89689-241-7|pages=557–}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 23:14, 14 May 2024
| Rossignol machine rifle | |
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 The Rossignol ENT experimental automatic rifle | |
| Type | Automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | France |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rossignol |
| Designed | 1896[1] |
| Manufacturer | ENT |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9.7kg |
| Cartridge | 6×60mm |
| Caliber | 6mm |
| Action | Gas |
The Rossignol ENT was an experimental automatic rifle of French origin from around the first years of the 20th century. It was the first rifle which used the direct impingement operating system,[2] which found later use in the Swedish Ag m/42, the French 1940 MAS and, most notably, the AR-10 and AR-15 series of rifles.
Rossignol developed the new impingement system, and modified the Friberg-Kjellman system of opposing, retractable bolt lugs for this experimental rifle.[3] The rifle was produced under the École Normale de Tir, thus the ENT designation, and was produced in at least four variants, "ENT No. 1 or B1, B2, B4, B5".[4]
Specifications[edit]
- Cartridge: 6×60mm[3]
- Caliber: 6mm
- Weight: 9.7 kg
- Operation: Gas direct-impingement
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.forgottenweapons.com/book-review-proud-promise-by-jean-huon/
- ^ Stan Skinner (20 November 2013). Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron. Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-1-62873-538-3.
- ^ a b Gerard Demaison; Yves Buffetaut (18 August 1995). Honour bound: the Chauchat machine rifle. Collector Grade. p. 2. ISBN 978-0-88935-190-5.
- ^ John Walter (25 March 2006). Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. pp. 557–. ISBN 0-89689-241-7.
Further reading[edit]
- Jean Huon (1995). Proud Promise: French Autoloading Rifles, 1898-1979. Collector Grade Publications. ISBN 978-0-88935-186-8.
- http://i2.guns.ru/forums/icons/forum_pictures/000643/643512.jpg
