HC Deb 01 November 1911 vol 30 c968W
Sir RANDOLF BAKER

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what is the weight of the Maxim gun in use in the German, French, Russian, and British Armies, respectively?

Colonel SEELY

The information is as follows:—

Germany.
Heavy Maxim for Cavalry 60lbs.
Light Maxim for Infantry 36lbs.
France.
Heavy Maxim 50lbs.
Light Maxim 22lbs.
Russia.
Heavy Maxim 60lbs.
Great Britain.
Heavy Maxim 60lbs.
Light Maxim (now on order for trial) 25lbs.