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|caption = A Greek Hotchkiss M1922 chambered for [[6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer]] at the [[Israel Defense Forces History Museum]] |
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| type = [[Light machine gun]] |
| type = [[Light machine gun]] |
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| part_length = 600 mm |
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| cartridge = Several, including [[6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer]], [[7×57mm Mauser]], [[7.5×54mm French]], [[.303 British]], [[7.92×57mm Mauser]], [[8×50mmR Lebel]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://modernfirearms.net/machine/fr/hotchkiss-m1922-e.html|title= Hotchkiss Model 1922 light machine gun (France)|access-date= 31 October 2017}}</ref> |
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Hotchkiss M1922 was also used by the [[Chinese Nationalist Army]] during the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]] to fight against the [[Japanese Imperial Army]]. |
Hotchkiss M1922 was also used by the [[Chinese Nationalist Army]] during the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]] to fight against the [[Japanese Imperial Army]]. |
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There were several versions with different feed systems, calibers and improvements, among which were the Hotchkiss M1924 and M1926, the last of which spawned the Greek [[modified Hotchkiss machine gun]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.forgottenweapons.com/light-machine-guns/hotchkiss-m19222426/|title= Hotchkiss M1922/24/26|access-date= 31 October 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg74-e.htm] |
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*[http://forums.filefront.com/fh2-suggestions/389567-pacific-war-5-chinese-infantry-weapons.html The Pacific War 5: Chinese Infantry Weapons] |
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Revision as of 10:49, 31 October 2017
| M1922 machine gun | |
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 A Greek Hotchkiss M1922 chambered for 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer at the Israel Defense Forces History Museum | |
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin |  France |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Hotchkiss et Cie |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 1216 mm |
| Barrel length | 600 mm |
| Cartridge | Several, including 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer, 7×57mm Mauser, 7.5×54mm French, .303 British, 7.92×57mm Mauser, 8×50mmR Lebel[1] |
| Action | Gas operated |
| Rate of fire | 450 rounds/minute |
| Feed system | 20 round overhead box magazine, 15-24-30 round feed strip |
| Sights | Iron |
The Hotchkiss M1922 was a light machine gun manufactured by Hotchkiss.
Description
It had a regulator that could adjust the rate of fire and was chambered in a wide range of calibres and fed from either 20 round overhead magazines or 15-24-30 round feed strip.
Hotchkiss M1922 was also used by the Chinese Nationalist Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War to fight against the Japanese Imperial Army.
Versions
There were several versions with different feed systems, calibers and improvements, among which were the Hotchkiss M1924 and M1926, the last of which spawned the Greek modified Hotchkiss machine gun[2]
Users
Czechoslovakia
France
Greece - 6.5mm, 6000 used
Republic of China
Spain
United Kingdom
North Vietnam: Used by North Vietnam soldiers in the First Indochina War
References
- ^ "Hotchkiss Model 1922 light machine gun (France)". Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ "Hotchkiss M1922/24/26". Retrieved 31 October 2017.