Balcarce

The Balcarce is a Bolt Action Rifle produced by Association d'Armes Légères.

Design
The Balcarce is based off the Mauser Model 1891.

Advantages

 * On shorter side of long rifles
 * Reliable, rugged design
 * Problematic barrel shroud of Bastogne omitted
 * Cock-on-closing feature allows for faster rate of fire than similar designs
 * One piece trigger-and-magazine unit reduces chances of snag in battle

Neutral

 * Mounts 17 inch bayonet
 * Somewhat mild ammunition

Disadvantages

 * Carrying is difficult because magazine is on point of balance
 * Older design