Maxim M1895

Extra Light Rifle Calibre Maxim
Air-cooled, Extra Light Maxim M1895.
TypeMedium machine gun
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Service history
In service1895–1900
Wars
Production history
DesignerSir Hiram Stevens Maxim
ManufacturerMaxim Gun Company, Vickers
No. built135
Specifications
Mass12.2 kg (27 lb)/20.2 kg (44.5 lb) with tripod
Crew1
Caliber.303 British
ActionRecoil-operated
Rate of fire400 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity744 m/s
Feed system250-round canvas belt
SightsIron sights

Extra Light Rifle Calibre Maxim, designed in 1895, was an early medium machine gun.

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