This guide details the testing of a custom-made 20-round .30-06 Springfield magazine for the M1918 Chauchat, modified from a Johnson magazine. It covers live fire demonstration, analysis of feeding issues and jams, and a final assessment of reliability compared to the original 8mm Lebel variant. The insights are provided by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, a recognized expert in historical firearms.
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.
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