M1918 Chauchat: First Shots (Will It Work?)
This video features an initial range test of a M1918 Chauchat rifle, focusing on its functionality. Despite literature suggesting potential extraction issues with the American .30-06 variants due to improperly cut chambers, the reviewer experienced no extraction problems. However, significant feeding issues were encountered with the original magazines, which are described as flimsy and prone to bulging and feed lip stress, even when not fully loaded. The reviewer plans to address magazine reliability and looks forward to further shooting once the firearm clears NFA transfer.












