MAC 31 Reibel
Reibel machine gun
Overview
MAC 31E
Left side view of the post war MAC 31E vehicle machine gun on a flexible mount.
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After WW2 (MAC 31E, A1, A2)
MAC Mle. 31 / Modèle 1931
Kpfw. MG 311(f) (Beutewaffen index)
Variants
MAC 31F, T, TF
Fortress models for use in the Maginot line. Mainly used side-by-side in heavy mounts with gun shield. The F model is used in casemate mounts (French: Forteresse). The T models are for used in turrets (French: Tourelle).
MAC 31C
Vehicle model with a long barrel used in World War 2 era tanks and armoured cars. Fed by a drum magazine from either the right or left.
MAC 31E
Vehicle model with a short barrel used in early Cold War era vehicles. Fed by a drum magazine from either the right or left.
MAC 31A1
Infantry model, used in the heavy role in the defense. Used on either a MAS mle 1945 tripod or modified US M2 tripod. Features a shoulder stock, tangent rear sight on the receiver and a front sight post on the barrel. Introduced in 1945 or shortly thereafter.
MAC 31A2
Infantry model, used in the light role and the assault. Fed by a 35 round box magazine. Used on a modified M2 tripod. Features an optional shoulder stock, a tangent rear sight on the receiver and a front sight post on the barrel. Introduced in 1948 and was limited use only.
Details
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