This video analyzes the French 1878 Marine Kropatschek rifle, a metallic-cartridge repeater adopted by the French Navy. It details the rifle's selection process over other contenders like the Winchester-Hotchkiss and Krag-Petersen, its production by the Austrian Werndl factory, and its chambering in 11mm Gras. The description also highlights its service in French colonies and its role as a precursor to the French-build Model 1884 rifles, with a mention of an upcoming video on the latter. The video promotes a book titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016".
This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the 1874 Gras rifle, a significant French military firearm that marked the transition to brass cartridges. It explains the rifle's development as a Chassepot conversion, its key design features like the bolt head and extractor, and its various configurations (infantry rifle, carbine, musketoon). The description highlights the Gras's production numbers, its service in colonial conflicts, and its supporting role in World War I, including conversions to 8mm Lebel. The video also promotes the author's book on French military rifles.
This video delves into French rifle ammunition, specifically the 8mm Lebel and 7.5mm French cartridges. It details the historical development of the 8mm Lebel, from its origins as a necked-down 11mm Gras to various bullet types (flat-nosed, spitzer, lead-cored, solid brass) and loadings designed for different firearm types and performance needs, including the crucial warning about the 1932 'N' loading. The evolution of the 7.5mm French cartridge is also covered, highlighting the safety issue with 8mm Mauser and the subsequent adoption of the rimless 7.5x54mm as the standard until the 1970s.
This documentary from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the French Gras 74 rifle. It covers the 11mm Gras and 8mm Lebel cartridges, offering a detailed look at this firearm from World War I. The video is presented in collaboration with The Great War and features music by Melissa Hyman and safe range space provided by Shoot Logic.
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