Videos tagged with CSRG

This guide details the disassembly of the M1918 American Chauchat, focusing on its internal mechanics. It covers separating the upper and lower receivers, identifying key components like the trigger group and bolt assembly, and understanding the dual recoil spring system and barrel jacket. The information is presented with a high level of mechanical detail, suitable for intermediate skill levels.

This guide details the firing sequence of the 1918 Chauchat light machine gun as demonstrated by expert Mark Novak. It covers safe handling, live fire, and a detailed analysis of the weapon's unique long-recoil action using slow-motion footage. Novak's expertise is evident in his proficient handling and clear explanation of the mechanical operation.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process for repairing and modifying the Chauchat M1915, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. It covers identifying and manufacturing replacement parts like the assembly stud, addressing magazine feed lip damage, understanding the long-recoil system's mechanics and heat issues, and emphasizing critical safety considerations. The instruction highlights the need for precision machining and a deep understanding of historical firearm engineering challenges.

This video features Field Editor Martin K.A. Morgan conducting a range test with a Gladiator Model 1918 CSRG, commonly known as the Chauchat, chambered in .30-'06 Sprg. The test highlights a surprising operational success with handloaded ammunition, though it reveals a tendency for failures to feed when magazines are fully loaded. Partial magazine loads of eleven or twelve rounds, along with careful management to prevent overheating, contributed to reliable functioning. The video suggests a potential reevaluation of the Chauchat's historical negative reputation, particularly in its .30-'06 variant.

This guide details field testing procedures for the Chauchat Mle 1915, focusing on historical tactical doctrines like 'walking fire' and evaluating its performance in semi-auto and full-auto modes. Instruction emphasizes marksmanship fundamentals and understanding the weapon's specialized role, drawing on expert analysis of its operational characteristics. The evaluation highlights semi-auto's superiority for accuracy against point targets.

This video details a rare modification of a Berthier cavalry carbine to accept an 18-20 round Chauchat (CSRG) magazine. Expert Ian McCollum explains the historical context for WWI aircraft crews and survival scenarios. The modification involved significant structural changes, including the stock, magazine well, trigger guard, and receiver, to integrate the single-stack semi-circular magazine. Due to its complexity and rarity, only four such examples are known to exist.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons conducts a functional test of an American M1918 Chauchat chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The test focuses on identifying common extraction issues, but the primary malfunction encountered was related to magazine feeding. The firearm performed reliably for a limited number of rounds without overheating or extraction problems, suggesting potential issues with historical magazines.

This video provides a book review of "Honour Bound: The Chauchat Machine Rifle" by Gerard Demaison and Yves Buffetaut. The reviewer highlights that the book challenges the common perception of the Chauchat CSRG machine rifle as an utter disaster, presenting it as a well-researched and detailed account. The book draws heavily from declassified French military archives, including firsthand troop assessments and battlefield citations, offering a nuanced perspective on the weapon's history, development, and field usage. It's recommended not only for those interested in French firearms or early machine guns but also as a cautionary tale against blindly accepting popular narratives.

The M1915 CSRG Chauchat, chambered in 8mm Lebel, is demonstrated firing from a bipod. The video showcases its rate of fire and recoil, with visual confirmation of target impacts. Technical specifications include a 20-round capacity and an approximate weight of 20 lbs.