Hotchkiss M1909 Benét–Mercié machine gun
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The Hotchkiss M1909 machine gun was a light machine gun of the early 20th century that was developed and built by Hotchkiss et Cie. It was also known as the Hotchkiss Mark I, Hotchkiss Portative and M1909 Benét–Mercié. Wikipedia
Designed: 1901
Action: Gas-operated
Barrel length: 64 cm (25 in)
Caliber: .303 (7.70 mm); 8 mm.30 (7.62 mm); 7 mm
Feed system: 30-round feed strip, or belt-fed
In service: 1909–1945
Maximum firing range: 3800 m