M1916 Berthier

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M1916 Berthier
Weapon: M1916 Berthier
Type: Carbine
Country of Origin: France
Year Adopted: 1916
Caliber: 8mm Lebel
Action: Bolt-Action
Overall Length (mm): 1300.0
Weight (kg): 3.90
Effective Range (m): 400

The M1916 Berthier was a French bolt-action rifle used primarily during World War I and World War II. Chambered in 8mm Lebel, it was originally designed in the late 19th century and saw various modifications over the years, with the M1916 being the final and most common version.

The M1916 model featured a five-round magazine, an improvement over earlier versions that only held three rounds. It was widely issued to French troops in the latter part of World War I and became a standard infantry weapon for the French Army, complementing the older Lebel rifle.

The M1916 Berthier, though not as well known as the Lebel, played an essential role in arming French forces during two world wars. Its solid construction and improved magazine capacity made it a reliable service rifle, though it was eventually replaced by more modern designs.


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