This video delves into the fascinating conversions of Romanian Berthier rifles into carbines during the mid to late 1930s. Faced with a surplus of long rifles from various origins after WWI, Romania ingeniously modified these firearms to address a carbine shortage. The analysis highlights specific modifications made to the Berthier pattern, including altering the barrel and muzzle to accept the original bayonet, modifying the sights, and bending the bolt handle. The scarcity of these converted carbines today is also emphasized, with an estimated 9,500 originally converted and few surviving WWII.
This video showcases a rare Berthier carbine modified to accept Chauchat magazines. Originally adapted for use in observation balloons and early powered aircraft during World War I, these firearms provided a larger ammunition capacity for defensive roles. The video features an example from a private collection, highlighting its historical significance and unique modifications for aerial applications.
This video features a rare opportunity to shoot the Berthier Cuirassier carbine, a scarce variant of the Berthier rifle. The host is shown firing a few rounds at a steel plate target located 300 meters away. While the "feldgrau" silhouette target isn't visible on camera, the shooting experience with this historically significant firearm is the primary focus. The description also includes links to Patreon and merchandise.
This video features Patrick Hernandez, a collector and moderator of French firearm discussion channels, providing a tutorial on deciphering markings on French rifles. While demonstrating on an 1890 Cuirassier Berthier carbine, the information presented is applicable to various French military rifle models including the Chassepot, Gras, Berthier, Lebel, and RSC rifles. The focus is on understanding the historical markings found on these firearms.
This video delves into the significant "Modifié 1916" upgrade to the Berthier rifle and carbine system. The overhaul, initiated in 1916 and produced from 1917, introduced key improvements such as an upper handguard and an extended 5-round magazine, bringing it in line with German Mauser capacities. The update also refined sights for quicker target acquisition, though a planned dust cover was omitted. While limited numbers saw combat before the Armistice, the M16 pattern became the standard French military armament until World War II, with carbine production continuing until 1939.
This video delves into the Modele 1890 Berthier Cavalry Carbine, a significant firearm in French military history. Adopted to equip cavalry with a modern repeating rifle, it replaced older single-shot carbines. The description highlights its design, a blend of the Lebel action with the Mannlicher clip system, making it lighter and more manageable. It also touches upon its production history, the rarity of original configurations due to post-WWI modifications, and its role as cavalry transitioned to infantry during World War I. The video aims to provide a comprehensive look at this historical carbine.
This trailer for a 2-Gun match features a comparison between a WWI-era Berthier Carbine and an M1917 Eddystone rifle. The match also includes a 1911 pistol and a Ruby pistol. The video highlights the challenges of competition under extreme heat (113°F / 45°C) and time stress, maintaining a focus on WWI firearms.
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