The Lewis Gun, a prominent WWI and WWII light machine gun, weighed 28 lbs and measured 50.5 inches. It featured a unique air-cooling system with radiator fins and a distinctive drum magazine holding 47 rounds of .303 British ammunition. Despite its effectiveness, it was prone to a difficult-to-clear double-feed malfunction.
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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