Ribeyrolles 1918 automatic carbine
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| Carabine-mitrailleuse Ribeyrolles Modèle 1918 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | French Army |
| Wars | World War I |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1916[citation needed] |
| Produced | 1916 to 1920[citation needed] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.1 kg Unloaded[citation needed] |
| Length | 1090 mm[citation needed] |
| Barrel length | 450 mm[citation needed] |
| Cartridge | 8×35mm Ribeyrolle |
| Action | Direct Blow-back[1] |
| Rate of fire | 550–600 rounds per minute[citation needed] |
| Muzzle velocity | 570 m/s[citation needed] |
| Effective firing range | 400 m[1] |
| Feed system | 25-round box magazine |
| Sights | Graduated sights up to 500 m[citation needed] |
The Ribeyrolles 1918 was an attempt to manufacture an automatic rifle for the French forces. It was chambered in the experimental 8×35 mm round, used straight blow-back, was fed from a 25 round magazine and had an effective range of 400 m. The cartridge, arguably the first purpose-built intermediate cartridge, was obtained by necking it down the .351 Winchester Self-Loading.[1] Another source indicates that it was chambered in a cartridge designated 8×32 mmSR.[2]
Its official name was Carabine Mitrailleuse 1918[citation needed] (Machine Carbine 1918 in English); in a 2007 book it appears as "fusil automatique Ribeyrolles 1918".[2] The Ribeyrolles had the distinction of being fitted with a lightweight bipod on the front (which would be meant to be used as a support weapon for a group of soldiers) and a rifle bayonet identical to that of Berthier Model 1907/15.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Assault Rifles And Their Ammunition:". Quarry.nildram.co.uk. 1943-07-15. Archived from the original on June 2, 2014. Retrieved 2011-02-15.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b [1] has info from Jean Huon (2007). Les pistolets mitrailleurs français. Editions Crépin-Leblond. ISBN 978-2-7030-0300-7. cf. [2]
External links
- "French .351 W.S.L." iaaforum.org. Retrieved 2011-02-15.
- "8x35 Ribeyrolle /". Municion.org. Retrieved 2011-02-15.