Chatellerault M24/29
Overview
M24/29
Rear view of MAC M24/29 light support weapon.
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Lt. Reibel and Chosse
1930 - 1957 for M24/29
187.412 M24/29
M1924/29
MAC 24/29
Leichtes MG 115(f)
M24 in Nazi German service
Leichtes MG 116(f)
M24/29 in Nazi German service
Nazi Germany
Description
Introduction
The M24/29 is a light support weapon of French origin. It was developed to replace the troublesome M1915 Chauchat. The M24/29 proved to be a succesful design and is known for its quality. In French service it was designated the "Fusil-mitrailleur modèle 1924 modifié 1929" or FM 24/29 for short.
Design
The M24/29 is based on the Czech ZB-30 and Browning BAR. It started out as the M1924 chambered in the proprietary 7.5x57mm round. When the French 7.5x54mm round was standardized in 1929 the design was altered and the new weapon was designated M24/29. The M24/29 is gas operated and features two triggers, one for semi-automatic fire and the other for automatic fire. The magazines are inserted at the top, resulting in the sights to be offset to the left.
Firepower
The M24/29 fires the French 7.5x54mm round from a 25 round magazine. The two triggers allow for semi-automatic fire and automatic fire at 450 to 550 rpm. The maximum range against area targets is 800 meters. Since the barrel cannot be changed a pause is required after having fired 5 magazines in rapid succession.
Users
The M24/29 was the standard automatic weapon in French service when World War 2 started. In the 1960's it was replaced by the AAT-52, but remained in use with the gendarmerie until the year 2000. In the 1960's it was widely exported to the ex-French colonies and often remained in active use well into the 1980's. Nowadays the M24/29 is considered obsolete.
Variants
M24/29
Right side view of MAC M24/29 light support weapon.
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M24 and M24/29
The M24/29 is a light support weapon of French origin. The original M1924 dates back to the early 1920's. It was replaced by the M1924/29 chambered for the new 7.5x54mm round.
Details
Media
M24/29
M24/29 in use with French forces in Vietnam.
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M24/29
Gunner and assistant with M24/29 in firing position.
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M24/29
Rear view of soldier with M24/29 in firing position.
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M24/29
Side view of soldier with M24/29 in firing position.
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M24/29
Photo of M24/29 in color.
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AAT-52
In French service the M24/29 was replaced by the more capable belt-fed AAT-52 machine gun.