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The '''M1 Theimer''' is a .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was the standard Gallian service rifle during the [[Second Europan War]] and the [[War of Lorican Aggression]]. It was intended to replace the [[Galliagewehr 35]] rifle, which was much more prone to jamming. Most M1 rifles were issued to Gallian forces, though many hundreds of thousands were also provided as foreign aid to Gallian allies. The Theimer is still used by drill teams and military honor guards. | The '''M1 Theimer''' is a .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was the standard Gallian service rifle during the [[Second Europan War]] and the [[War of Lorican Aggression]]. It was intended to replace the [[Galliagewehr 35]] rifle, which was much more prone to jamming. Most M1 rifles were issued to Gallian forces, though many hundreds of thousands were also provided as foreign aid to Gallian allies. The Theimer is still used by drill teams and military honor guards. | ||
It is named after its designer, [[Wolfgang Theimer]] or simply known as '''Theimer''', who experienced the hardships of the Galliagewehr 35. Compared to the Lucian [[ | It is named after its designer, [[Wolfgang Theimer]] or simply known as '''Theimer''', who experienced the hardships of the Galliagewehr 35. Compared to the Lucian [[Lena-Elfield rifle|Lena-Elfield]], it was more prone to jamming and less reliable that some soldiers refused to trade in their Lee-Enfield for the latter. When the M1 was introduced, the Gallian Army started to replace their Galliangewehr's with the M1 whilst retaining the Lee-Enfields, most of which were added with a scope for sniper usage. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Following the [[First Europan War]], the Gallian Army used a wide variety of rifles, including the proven and tested [[M1903 GSR rifle]], [[Lena-Elfield rifle]], and the notorious [[Galliagewehr 35]]. In 1924, Gallian engineer, [[Wolfgang Theimer]] presented his idea of a new semi-automatic rifle to replace the latter. Theimer hoped to match the same ammo capacity as the existing Galliagewehr 35 but with a more reliable action and less prone to jamming. Early tests on Theimer's rifle, called as the M1924, showed that it jammed more than the exising GG35, hence Theimer was forced to redesign his rifle. The faulty itself was found when Theimer had designed his rifle the same way as the GG35, hence he changed its magazine system from a magazine-fed to a clip-fed system. The new rifle, dubbed as the M1927, featured an enbloc-clip containing 8 rounds. Later on, Theimer's rifle was on trial against 4 other companies, including the existing GG35. In trials, Theimer's rifle didn't suffer a single jam, hence Theimer's reputation further increased and was awarded the contract. | |||
In 1931, however, the Gallian Army attempted to change the design to make it further simpler. This enraged Theimer, who was threatening to sell the design to the [[Lucis Army]]. Lucian General [[Harry Tachibana]] was eager to have their existing Lena-Elfield rifles replaced by Theimer's rifle but in stress tests, it was later found that the Lena-Elfield, despite being bolt-action, was far superior to Theimer's rifle. But the conflicting problems for Theimer eventually allowed Tachibana to interfere in the Gallian Army's affairs, hence he refused any change in Theimer's design. The following year, Theimer's rifles began to be produced at the [[Randgriz Armoury]]. It was eventually given its formal name as the '''Gallia-Bruhl Rifle, M1, .30-06 Theimer''' or its more common name, the '''M1 Theimer'''. It was standardised in 1935 just a month before the outbreak of the [[Second Europan War]]. The Theimer itself attracted numerous buyers, including [[Concordia and the Soryu|Concordia]], in which the Concordian Army became the M1 Theimer's biggest buyer. Deliveries reached to a whopping 1,500,000 by 1940. Theimer would later open his factory in Springfield, and work on the M1 Theimer for the Concordian Army was resumed there. | |||
By 1940, the M1 Theimer was used by every Commonwealth country as both a second-line and frontline issue. | |||
==Combat Service== | ==Combat Service== | ||
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| M1 Theimer | |
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| Service history | |
| In service | 1938-1969 |
| Used by |  Gallia-Bruhl |
| Wars | Second Europan War War of Lorican Aggression |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Theimer Works |
| Produced | 1938-1969 |
| No. built | 6.25 million |
| Variants | M1C, M1D |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) |
| Length | 43.5 in (1,100 mm) |
| Barrel length | 24 in (609.6 mm) |
| Cartridge | .30-06 Theimer (7.62×63mm) |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 40−50 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 yd (457 m) |
| Feed system | 8-round en-bloc clip, internal magazine |
| Sights | •Rear: adjustable aperture •front: wing protected post |
The M1 Theimer is a .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was the standard Gallian service rifle during the Second Europan War and the War of Lorican Aggression. It was intended to replace the Galliagewehr 35 rifle, which was much more prone to jamming. Most M1 rifles were issued to Gallian forces, though many hundreds of thousands were also provided as foreign aid to Gallian allies. The Theimer is still used by drill teams and military honor guards.
It is named after its designer, Wolfgang Theimer or simply known as Theimer, who experienced the hardships of the Galliagewehr 35. Compared to the Lucian Lena-Elfield, it was more prone to jamming and less reliable that some soldiers refused to trade in their Lee-Enfield for the latter. When the M1 was introduced, the Gallian Army started to replace their Galliangewehr's with the M1 whilst retaining the Lee-Enfields, most of which were added with a scope for sniper usage.
History
Following the First Europan War, the Gallian Army used a wide variety of rifles, including the proven and tested M1903 GSR rifle, Lena-Elfield rifle, and the notorious Galliagewehr 35. In 1924, Gallian engineer, Wolfgang Theimer presented his idea of a new semi-automatic rifle to replace the latter. Theimer hoped to match the same ammo capacity as the existing Galliagewehr 35 but with a more reliable action and less prone to jamming. Early tests on Theimer's rifle, called as the M1924, showed that it jammed more than the exising GG35, hence Theimer was forced to redesign his rifle. The faulty itself was found when Theimer had designed his rifle the same way as the GG35, hence he changed its magazine system from a magazine-fed to a clip-fed system. The new rifle, dubbed as the M1927, featured an enbloc-clip containing 8 rounds. Later on, Theimer's rifle was on trial against 4 other companies, including the existing GG35. In trials, Theimer's rifle didn't suffer a single jam, hence Theimer's reputation further increased and was awarded the contract.
In 1931, however, the Gallian Army attempted to change the design to make it further simpler. This enraged Theimer, who was threatening to sell the design to the Lucis Army. Lucian General Harry Tachibana was eager to have their existing Lena-Elfield rifles replaced by Theimer's rifle but in stress tests, it was later found that the Lena-Elfield, despite being bolt-action, was far superior to Theimer's rifle. But the conflicting problems for Theimer eventually allowed Tachibana to interfere in the Gallian Army's affairs, hence he refused any change in Theimer's design. The following year, Theimer's rifles began to be produced at the Randgriz Armoury. It was eventually given its formal name as the Gallia-Bruhl Rifle, M1, .30-06 Theimer or its more common name, the M1 Theimer. It was standardised in 1935 just a month before the outbreak of the Second Europan War. The Theimer itself attracted numerous buyers, including Concordia, in which the Concordian Army became the M1 Theimer's biggest buyer. Deliveries reached to a whopping 1,500,000 by 1940. Theimer would later open his factory in Springfield, and work on the M1 Theimer for the Concordian Army was resumed there.
By 1940, the M1 Theimer was used by every Commonwealth country as both a second-line and frontline issue.
Combat Service
Marks
Users
Ai Chi
Alteria
File:Free Territory of Freedomland Flag.svg Bactieu and the Adelaidines
Concordia and the Soryu: Standard issue from 1937 to 1968
Dalmasca and Nabradia
Erebonian Empire: rarely issued
Esthar and Balamb
Gallia-Bruhl
Jutland-Gimli
Lestallum
Quenmin: Standard issue from 1945 to 1971
Rubrum
Tamau
Taoyuan: captured from Quenminese stocks
United Kingdom: rarely issued
Zanarkand: rarely issued
