Mendoza C-1934
The Mendoza C-1934 was a light machine gun similar to the M1918 BAR manufactured in Mexico. It was chambered in 7 mm Mauser and had a 20-round magazine fed from the top. Rafael Mendoza produced machine guns for the Mexican Army beginning in 1933 and all have been noted for their lightness and cheap construction without sacrificing reliability.
Mendoza C-1934
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- Mendoza C-1934
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- light machine gun
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- Mexico
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The Mendoza C-1934 was a light machine gun similar to the M1918 BAR manufactured in Mexico. It was chambered in 7 mm Mauser and had a 20-round magazine fed from the top. Rafael Mendoza produced machine guns for the Mexican Army beginning in 1933 and all have been noted for their lightness and cheap construction without sacrificing reliability.
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They use a gas cylinder system that delivers a short impulse to the piston, and the bolt is similar to that of the Lewis Gun, rotating and driven by two cams engaged with the piston rod. The C-1934 model adds a simplified method of stripping, by simply removing a lock pin, the stock and rear of the receiver can be folded down to allow the bolt and piston to be withdrawn backwards.
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• Is Ranged — yes • Name — Mendoza C-1934 • Type — Light machine gun • Origin — Mexico • Design Date — 1928–1933 • Designer — Rafael Mendoza • Production Date — 1934 • Manufacturer — Productos Mendoza • Service — 1934–? • Used By — Mexico Cuba • Part Length — 630 mm • Cartridge — 7x57mm Mauser • Feed — 20-round detachable box magazine • Action — Gas-operated, open bolt • Rate — 450 round/min • Velocity — 805 m/s (2,640 ft/s) • Range — 548 m (600 yd) • Weight — 8.4 kg • Length — 1170 mm • Variants — Mendoza RM2
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1934
Mendoza C-1934 is classified as a light machine gun.
1934
Mendoza C-1934 is associated with Mexico.
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