Lmg 25

Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) · Machine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1925

Weight (empty)8650 g (305.1 oz)
Overall Length1163 mm (45.79")
Barrel Length585 mm (23.03")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeRecoil Operated
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity747 m/s (2451 fps)
Muzzle Energy3151 J (2324 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.5x55mm Swiss

The Lmg 25 (Leichtes Maschinengewehr Modell 1925) is a Swiss light machine gun designed by Colonel Adolf Furrer and produced at Waffenfabrik Bern. Chambered in 7.5×55mm GP11, it uses a recoil-operated toggle-lock action — a Maxim-derived mechanism rotated 90 degrees and adapted to a shoulder-fired weapon. The detachable 30-round box magazine feeds from the right side of the receiver, with the spent cases ejected to the left.

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Designer: Adolf Furrer