Bergmann MG15nA
The Bergmann MG15 was the World War I version of a prototype machine gun designed in 1910.
Facts
The MG15 nA was far lighter than the MG08, it was not as reliable as the MG08 though.
The MG15 nA's effective range was 400m, the weapon being a designed to be used in close quarters.
The MG15 used a drum magazine and a 200 round belt to load its ammunition.
This was Germany's answer to the British Lewis Gun.
The MG15 was mostly used by German Mountain Troops on the Italian front.
The MG15 was replaced by the MG34 in the early 1930's.
When the Treaty of Versailles was signed production of the Mg 15 ceased.
Facts
The MG15 nA was far lighter than the MG08, it was not as reliable as the MG08 though.
The MG15 nA's effective range was 400m, the weapon being a designed to be used in close quarters.
The MG15 used a drum magazine and a 200 round belt to load its ammunition.
This was Germany's answer to the British Lewis Gun.
The MG15 was mostly used by German Mountain Troops on the Italian front.
The MG15 was replaced by the MG34 in the early 1930's.
When the Treaty of Versailles was signed production of the Mg 15 ceased.