Original U.S. WWII Type Browning .30 Caliber M1919A4 Display Machine Gun with USGI Tripod, Pintle, T&E, Ammo Can, and Dummy Ammo Belt
In stock
-
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an attractive original M1919A4 display gun setup, complete with an original USGI Tripod and cloth belt of inert practice ammo! It has been fitted with a feed tray ammo box, and the Tripod has been fitted with a replica pintle and T&E to complete it. The display gun itself was built using original WWII Type issue parts on a BATF compliant permanently 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 aluminum dummy right side plate. The interior is empty, without any internal components installed, as it does not have the ability to mount any. As such it is totally legal to own without a license of any kind.
It 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. The barrel is a dummy, made from a pipe, and has been welded in place into the front of the trunion. All parts of the display gun except for the dummy aluminum right sideplate and barrel are original military issue.
The 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 Although it began to be superseded by newer designs in the later half of the century (such as by the M60 machine gun), it remained in use in many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)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.
IMA 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 (may need a rubber mallet), 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 very good, showing some wear from service. There is also a short disintegrating link belt of inert practice ammunition in the feed tray ammo box to complete the look.
The display gun sits on a USGI Issue WWII Type M2 Tripod, which has unfortunately lost the original data plate on the front of the hub. The construction is completely consistent with WWII manufacture, and the central hub is marked U.S.-M2 (L) C59331, which is the correct maker code for LAMSON, a known manufacturer of WWII M2 tripods. There are part and contract numbers present on other parts of the tripod as well, and it extends and locks into place correctly, though some force is definitely required. It has been painted OD green at some point during its service or afterwards. The included pintle and T&E are fully functional recent production replicas.
This M1919A4 display setup combines an original military parts set with a permanently non-firing display receiver, dummy barrel, and empty interior. It is accompanied by a U.S. M2 tripod with Lamson markings, a feed-tray ammunition box, a short belt of inert practice cartridges, and functional reproduction pintle and traversing-and-elevating mechanism. The original components show expected service wear, while the tripod retains later olive-drab paint and is missing its data plate. Although the top cover is stiff and the mounting hardware is reproduction, the assembled display presents the principal external features of the wartime M1919A4 in a substantial and cohesive display configuration.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey, and Washington
This product is not available for international shipping.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
- This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Every display machine gun and machine gun parts set and gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Please note that the requirements for each display gun are decided on a per case basis by the BATF, and may require deactivation or omission of some internal components. For more information on this display gun, please contact us. Not available for Export.
Deactivated magazine will be sent where live magazine is not permitted.
High Capacity Magazine Laws & Restrictions
Due to State & Federal law we do not ship magazines that exceed the following capacities to the following locations, and a deactivated magazine will be sent:
California - 10 round maximum for all magazines.
Colorado - 15 round maximum for all magazines.
Connecticut - 10 round maximum for all magazines.
Hawaii - 10 round maximum for all magazines.
Illinois - 15 round maximum for Chicago and Aurora. 10 round maximum for Oak Park and Cook County.
Maryland - 20 round maximum for all magazines.
Massachusetts - 10 round maximum for all magazines
New Jersey - 10 round maximum for all magazines.
New York- 7 round maximum for all magazines.
Washington, D.C. - 10 round maximum for all magazines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this item is a BATF-compliant, fully deactivated display machine gun and is not classified as a firearm under U.S. federal law. It has been permanently rendered incapable of discharging ammunition and cannot be converted to functional condition. As such, it does not require an FFL transfer, registration, or federal license for ownership or shipment within the United States. U.S. Sales Only: Due to legal restrictions, this item is available for sale and shipment within the United States only. It cannot be exported outside the U.S. under any circumstances. Purchasers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the possession and display of inert or deactivated firearms in their jurisdiction.
We Buy Military Antiques
Our team expert buyers travels the world to pay fair prices for entire estate collections to singular items.
START SELLING TODAY
