France's primary heavy machine gun of WWI, fed by distinctive 24-round metal strips. An air-cooled design that ran cool enough for sustained fire. Less reliable than the Vickers in sustained fire but simpler and lighter. Used by France, Britain (as the Mark I), the US, and Japan. The distinctive brass feed strips are immediately recognizable. Type: Machine Gun Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 8x50mmR Lebel Capacity: 24 Year introduced: 1914, France Weight: 320 oz Overall length: 47" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military