This review compares the French RSC-1918 and RSC-1917 autoloading rifles, highlighting their operational differences and common malfunctions. The RSC-1918, a carbine variant, offers softer recoil but uses a proprietary clip, while the RSC-1917 uses a more common Berthier-style clip. Both rifles exhibit a last-round feed malfunction and clip deformation issues due to their design.
The RSC-1918 (FSA 18) is an improved French WWI semi-automatic rifle, building on the RSC-1917. Key upgrades include a shorter length for trench warfare, a simplified gas system for easier cleaning with corrosive ammunition, and compatibility with standard Berthier clips. While only around 4,000 were produced, it addressed critical flaws of its predecessor, seeing later use in colonial conflicts.
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