The Lewis gun used a pan type magazine, either 47 or 97 rounds of ammo.
The early Thompson sub-machine gun fired at up to 1200 rounds per minute, which translates into 20 rounds per second. Later versions fired at 600-720 rounds per minute, giving a rate of 10-12 rounds per second.
The "Potato Digger" was not the slowest rate of fire weapon. The French Chauchat machine gun fired 240 rounds per minute
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American Heavy Machine Guns in WW2 fired .30 caliber rounds. The .50 caliber machine gun was 0.50 caliber which is 1/2-inch diameter and about 2 inches long. The shell before firing is about 6 inches in length.
that would depend on number of rounds being fired. Lets say 10 rounds. I would estimate 10 rounds could be gotten off in about 7 to 8 seconds..................
Check the auction sites. To many variables that you don't address, like overall condition, accessories, box, manual, number of rounds fired, etc.. Check the auction sites. To many variables that you don't address, like overall condition, accessories, box, manual, number of rounds fired, etc..
Depending on the size of the gun and the amount of rounds the gun fired determined the range of the gun. But the average range was about 400-800 meters. Hope it helps!
It was the most relible as i quote 'fired their ten Vickers guns continuously for twelve hours. Using 100 new barrels, they fired a million rounds without a single breakdown' also it inspired the browning M1917
Burst fire is a firing mode on some firearms that allows multiple rounds to be fired with a single pull of the trigger. The number of rounds fired in each burst can vary depending on the weapon. It is often used to provide controlled rapid fire while helping to conserve ammunition and maintain accuracy.
No. The two rounds are not interchangeable.
A machine gun uses energy from the fired cartridge to operate the mechanism to unload the fired catridge, and to load a fresh cartridge- which is fired, and repeats the cycle.