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Ribeyrolles 1918 - France's First Assault Rifle or a Failed Prototype?

Ribeyrolles 1918 - France's First Assault Rifle or a Failed Prototype?

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Published on May 22, 2018
Duration: 7:46

This video explores the Ribeyrolles 1918, a French automatic rifle designed by Paul Ribeyrolles, a key figure behind the Chauchat and RSC-1917. The rifle is examined for its potential as France's first assault rifle, featuring an intermediate cartridge, select-fire capability, and a detachable 25-round magazine. Despite its advanced concept for 1918, the design suffered from significant reliability issues, with numerous malfunctions reported during trials. Its weight, bulk, and perceived underpowered cartridge for a rifle role ultimately led to its rejection by the French military, preventing it from seeing further development or combat use.

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