Combat Diver
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This machine gun was produced by France after WWI. I've crossed paths with two in Afghanistan in 10 yrs. Both are I believe from the Turkish contract in 7.9mm. Both feed from 15 or 30 rd feed strips from the side.
2019 find with still forward pistol grip and bipod attached.
2009 find in lesser condition. Missing forward PG, bipod, and charging handle (cleaning rod substitution)
Not bad for nearly a 100 yd machine gun. The Japanese used numerous Hotchkiss designs during WWII. The US used the M1909 Benet-Mercie LMG before WWI. Not many of these have survived time.
CD
2019 find with still forward pistol grip and bipod attached.
2009 find in lesser condition. Missing forward PG, bipod, and charging handle (cleaning rod substitution)
Not bad for nearly a 100 yd machine gun. The Japanese used numerous Hotchkiss designs during WWII. The US used the M1909 Benet-Mercie LMG before WWI. Not many of these have survived time.
CD
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