This video delves into the Model 1907/15 Berthier, France's standard infantry rifle during World War I. It details the rifle's development from the 1907 Colonial Berthier, highlighting modifications like the bayonet lug and bolt handle changes. The video discusses production figures from various arsenals, including St. Etienne, Chatellerault, and Delauney Belleville, as well as the failed Remington contract. It also touches upon the tactical disadvantage of the Berthier's 3-round capacity and the subsequent development of the 1916 pattern.
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