The British Hotchkiss Portative MkI* is a WWI-era light machine gun weighing 26.5 lbs and measuring 48 inches. It uses a 30-round stripper clip and offers safe, semi-auto, and full-auto fire modes. While featuring a light recoil and adjustable gas system, its 'fiddly' nature makes it less ideal for high-pressure combat.
This video from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the British Hotchkiss Portative MkI*. The documentary is part of a series honoring the centennial anniversary of World War I, with new installments released every other Tuesday. It also provides links to support the channel, purchase merchandise, and lists several recommended books for further reading on WWI firearms and military history. The video also credits Triana Protection for range space and Rock Island Auction for additional photos, with ammunition data provided by DrakeGmbH.
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