Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935
The Fiat–Revelli 35 was an Italian machine gun, a modified version of the Fiat–Revelli Modello 1914, which had equipped the Italian Army of World War I. It was a vast improvement on the early model, offering superior penetration power due to the adoption of belt fed 8mm (8x59) rounds. The Modello 35 also omitted the oil reservoir found on the earlier Modello 14. Later it was found that the new chamber still jammed and rounds had to be lubricated before use. Despite its faults the Modello 35 saw extensive action during World War II.
| Mitragliatrice Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935 | |
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A Fiat-Revelli 35, mounted on its tripod. | |
| Type | Medium machine gun |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1937–1945 |
| Used by | Italy |
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| Production history | |
| Designed | 1934 |
| Manufacturer | Società Metallurgica Bresciana |
| Produced | 1935–1943 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17 kg gun + 23 kg tripod |
| Length | 1250 mm |
| Barrel length | 654 mm |
| Cartridge | 8x59mm RB Breda |
| Caliber | 8mm |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 600 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 750 m/s (2,460 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 1,000 m |
| Maximum firing range | 5,200 m |
| Feed system | Belt feed |
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