10. Battle Rifles

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Internal Magazine Battle Rifles

Early battle rifles have internal magazines and limited ammo capacity. They were mostly experimental until after WWI.

  • Cei-Rigotti
  • General Liu Rifle
  • Luger 1906
  • Mondragon 1908

En-Bloc fed Battle Rifles

The RSC1917 was the only battle rifle issued in large numbers, and it was heavy, delicate and expensive compared to bolt action rifles.

  • RSC 1917
  • RSC SMG

Detachable Magazine Battle Rifles

More experimental rifles featured detachable magazines.

  • Farquhar-Hill
  • Howell Automatic Rifle
  • Ribeyrolles 1918
  • Selbstlader 1916