Cei-Rigotti
The Cei-Rigotti (also known as the Cei gas rifle) is an early automatic rifle created in the final years of the 19th century by Amerigo Cei-Rigotti, an officer in the Royal Italian Army. Although the rifle was never officially adopted by any military, it was tested extensively by the Italian Army during the lead-up to the First World War.
| Cei-Rigotti | |
|---|---|
| Type | Selective-fire automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Italy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Amerigo Cei-Rigotti |
| Designed | c. 1890 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) |
| Length | 1,000 mm (39 in) |
| Barrel length | 482.6 mm (19.00 in) |
| Cartridge | 6.5×52mm Carcano 7.65×53mm Mauser |
| Action | Gas piston, self-loading |
| Rate of fire | 300-600 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 730 m/s (2,400 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 1,400 m (1,500 yd) |
| Feed system | 6-, 10-, 20-, 25-, 30-round fixed box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sight |
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