Videos tagged with Mle 1907-15

This review details an early, battle-worn Berthier 1907-15 rifle, highlighting its evolution from carbine to infantry rifle. It covers unique markings, factory serial number systems, and evidence of combat repair and German capture modifications. The rifle's history is traced through its production dates and lack of post-1932 markings, suggesting it was a war souvenir.

This custom Berthier rifle conversion, designed to accept an 18-round Chauchat magazine, proved mechanically unreliable during range testing. The heavily tapered 8mm Lebel cartridge is fundamentally unsuitable for box magazines, leading to feeding failures and magazine detachment due to recoil. While historically interesting as a survival rifle concept, the conversion is not practical for reliable use.