(The Reffye Mitrailleuse in 1870), 163 pages, 1910, Librairie Militaire Chapelot, Paris. , . The only complete and fully documented original French military source, it was published in 1910. Hard to find but can be consulted at the "Service Historique de la Defense", Fort de Vincennes near Paris. Reglement sur le Service des Bouches a Feu de Campagne. Deuxieme partie : "Service du Canon a Balles",163 pages, Ministere de la Guerre, PARIS, Imprimerie Nationale, 1875. The complete period official instruction manual on the "Canon a Balles". Also at "Service Historique de la Defense". External links The Mitrailleuse - key characteristic, combat experience a hby Dr. Patrick Marder. A highly detailed, thoroughly documented account published on the Web. The Mitrailleuse - development, combat experience Animations and description of operation (Requires QuickTime, and not suitable for slow-speed links). YouTube : "mitrailleuse 1867" ( excellent animated simulation of Reffye mitrailleuse loading and firing ) Early machine guns Machine guns of Belgium Machine guns of France Multi-barrel machine guns Second French intervention in Mexico Franco-Prussian War