Original U.S. WWII Browning .30 Caliber M1919A4 Display Machine Gun with 1942 Dated Tripod, Pintle, and T&E

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic original M1919A4 display gun setup, complete with an original WWII dated Tripod, Pintle, T&E, and belt of inert ammo! It 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.

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. It also features original internal parts deactivated and modified to fit inside by removal 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 bolt handle and some other small fasteners.

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 Although it began to be superseded by newer designs in the later half of the century (such as by the M60 machine gun), it remained in use in many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)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, 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.

The display gun sits on an original WWII issue Complete M2 Tripod, which features an original USGI issued T&E and Pintle. It still bears the original brass data plate on the front of the central hub, which reads:

NO. [ 25592] [R.Z.C.]
MOUNT, TRIPOD,
CAL. .30, M2
[EVANS PR. CO.]   [1942]

There are also additional markings stamped on the central hub to the rear of the pintle receptacle, which read:

C 59336
E.P.

This is the correct maker code for Evans, under the part number, so this is a great original tripod without parts swapped around as often happened post war. The tripod looks to have a lovely gray finish, possibly phosphate, which may be original, showing wear around the corners. The tripod, T&E, and pintle all are fully functional.

This 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!