Gisenti ASF M1916
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| Arma di Supporto di Fanteria Modello 1916 Infantry Support Weapon Model 1916 | |
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| Type | Automatic rifle Infantry support weapon Light machine gun |
| Place of origin |  Cacertian Empire |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1916 – 1968 |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Divide War Siduri War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1916 |
| Manufacturer | Gisenti Corporation |
| Produced | 1916 – 1957 |
| Variants | 1916L |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1916: 7.25 kg 1916L: 6.0 kg |
| Length | 1916: 1,194 mm 1916L: 1,042 mm |
| Barrel length | 1916: 610 mm 1916L: 458 mm |
| Cartridge | 8×57mm Durante 7.62×51mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rising bolt lock |
| Rate of fire | 500-650 RPM (Rounds per minute) |
| Muzzle velocity | 860 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 1,400 m |
| Maximum firing range | 4,600 m |
| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Rear leaf and front post |
The Gisenti ASF M1916 (Italian: Arma di Supporto di Fanteria Modello 1916; “Infantry Support Weapon Model 1916”) is a family of Cacertian automatic rifles that served as the Royal Army’s first dedicated squad automatic weapon. It was designed by the technicians at Gisenti for use with the Cacertian Expeditionary Force that was being deployed to Syara during the Divide War as part of the strategic concept of walking fire. The ASF M1916 saw extensive service in Syara and later, especially during the Siduri War, remaining the standard issue support weapon for the Royal Army infantry until 1968 when it was replaced.
History
Development
Design Details
Variants
- ASF M1916
The original variant of the ASF chambered in 8×57mm Durante.
- ASF M1916L
The ASF M1916L was a lightweight variant of the ASF intended for use by Cacertian shock troops in the Divide War. It had a shortened barrel, compensator, and a lightweight receiver.
Users
- The ASF M1916 and 1916L were standard issue automatic weapons for the Royal Army.
- The ASF remained in use after the dissolution of the Cacertian Empire until its replacement in 1968.
- ASF M1916 was issued to weapons companies with the ASF M1916L assigned to individual squads.
- Captured ASF M1916s were utilized by the Syaran Army.