{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-browning-30-caliber-m1919a4-display-machine-gun-with-1942-dated-complete-tripod-and-dummy-ammo-belt","title":"Original U.S. WWII Browning .30 Caliber M1919A4 Display Machine Gun with 1942 Dated Complete Tripod and Dummy Ammo Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic original M1919A4 display gun setup, complete with an original WWII dated Tripod, Pintle, T\u0026amp;E, and belt of inert ammo! These are all USGI issue, with the T\u0026amp;E being the correct wartime configuration, and possibly the pintle as well, though they are very hard to date due to the lack of markings. The display gun itself was built using original WWII Type issue parts on a BATF compliant non-firing display receiver, making this a 100% legal display machine gun. This receiver was created using an original left hand side plate, combined with an inert dummy right side plate bearing replicated markings that is several times as thick as an original, which prevents the insertion of any original internal non-modified components. As such it is totally legal to own without a license of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like an original front trunion was used, along with front and rear top covers, rear plate with handle \/ trigger, and bottom plate, riveted together to complete the dummy receiver. It also features original internal parts deactivated and modified to fit inside by removal of material from the right hand side, constructed with precision detail. The barrel has also been deactivated by welding up the chamber. Every part on this display gun is original manufacture other than the the fasteners and some other small parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Browning M 1919A4 was the definitive U.S. MG of WWII. The M1919 Browning is a .30 caliber medium machine gun that was widely used during the 20th century. The U.S. and many other countries used it as a light infantry, coaxial, mounted, aircraft, and anti-aircraft machine gun, especially during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Although it began to be superseded by newer designs in the later half of the century (such as by the M60 machine gun), it remained in use in many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries and elsewhere for much longer. It is very similar in design to the larger .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Machine Gun, the \"Ma Deuce\", which is also a Browning-designed weapon and is still in NATO service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMA is proud to offer a totally non-firing display machine gun, built from a parts set into a BATF compliant non-firing dummy gun. The top cover opens, and many original markings remain, this is a very appealing display gun. Both the front and rear sight are fully functional, and condition overall is excellent, showing very little wear or damage from service. It has a desirable original front carry handle, and it comes with an original 250 round fabric ammo belt, which is partially filled with inert ammo, as well as a WWII .30 Caliber M1 Ammo Can by \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display gun sits on an original WWII issue Complete M2 Tripod, which features an original USGI issued wartime type T\u0026amp;E and Pintle. It still bears the original brass data plate on the front of the central hub, which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. [ 125536 ] [H.M.R.]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOUNT, TRIPOD,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAL. .30, M2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLIANCE MFG. CO.  1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"H.M.R.\" indicates the initials of the inspector, who at this time has yet to be identified, however their stamp is found on many original WWII tripods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also marked in multiple other locations with contractor and part numbers, such as \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.-M2 (L) C59331\u003c\/strong\u003e on the central hub, which we have been told is for \"LAMSON\", who may have supplied parts to Appliance Mfg. Co.. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not believe any parts have been swapped out on this tripod, though it\u003c\/span\u003e looks to have been repainted OD green at some point during its life, and has since seen additional use and wear. There is even a stamping on the left side of the front hub indicating that it was \"remanufactured\" by Appliance at some point. The tripod, T\u0026amp;E, and pintle all are fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your opportunity to own a nice full display setup of America's most famous WW2 Medium Machine Gun, complete with some great accessories. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44809559638085,"sku":"ONSV26FWI056","price":4495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26FWI056.jpg?v=1774294452","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-browning-30-caliber-m1919a4-display-machine-gun-with-1942-dated-complete-tripod-and-dummy-ammo-belt","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}