Videos tagged with M1918 Chauchat

This video details the creation and testing of a custom 20-round .30-06 Chauchat magazine, modified from a Johnson M1941 magazine. While the custom magazine fits and functions initially, it experiences feeding issues and jams as it empties, attributed to its non-standard nature. The presenter concludes that for reliability, especially in competition, the original 8mm Lebel Chauchat with its reliable magazines and parts availability is preferred.

This M1918 Chauchat in .30-06, tested by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, surprisingly functioned without the expected extraction issues common in historical accounts. The primary failure point identified after 60 rounds was the magazines, not the firearm's action or potential overheating. Further testing is planned with improved magazines.