Description: COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUN COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUN Reprint Book (original pub 1917) - this machine gun was used by the Australians on the Western Front and by the Light Horse Regiments in the Middle East. The French designed Hotchkiss machine gun was officially adopted by the British Army as a light machine gun to serve alongside the Lewis gun. However, the Lewis went to infantry units, whilst the Hotchkiss was issued to cavalry and armoured units. This book is extremely well illustrated with photographs and line drawings, covering all aspects of the weapon. The gun is described completely, and anyone who has read the pamphlet will be able to use a Hotchkiss gun. The interesting feed mechanism is shown in the photographs as is the ammunition strip and its box. Care and cleaning are prescribed so that the weapon remained able to fire under all conditions. There is also detailed instruction on all possible stoppages and the immediate action to clear such problems. An important section in this book gives a tactical insight into the use of the weapon as experienced during the First World War and shows how machine guns should be viewed in the mind of the user. Book Condition:: PERFECT - NEW BOOK Total Pages:: 112 Outer Cover on Book: : Soft Cover Books On War Australia will combine postage to Australian Destination for Max $15.90 (Items to be ordered same day). Guaranteed delivery to any Australian, USA, Canada and United Kingdom destinations.
Price: 24.99 AUD
Location: Australia
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Campaign: World War I
Product Type: Books
Era: 1910s
Country: Australia
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Australian WW1: Australian WW1
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