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The Browning M1919 from World War II
The Browning M1919 is a recoil-operated, air-cooled medium machine gun chambered in .30-06, used by U.S. forces throughout World War II and for decades afterwards. It is a famous piece of American firearms history.
Key features
- Recoil-operated: the action uses recoil energy to cycle.
- Air-cooled: there is no water jacket, which kept the gun simpler and lighter in the field.
- .30-06 chambering: the same cartridge as the M1 Garand.
- Long service life: used for decades after WWII.
Legal note
Machine guns are regulated under the National Firearms Act, and state laws vary. Always follow federal and state rules.
Gear
Find .30-06 ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and wear ShellShock electronic hearing protection around loud guns. Get cleaning supplies at Brownells.
Where to buy the gear mentioned in this post
- Shop ammo and hunting gear at Natchez
- Shop ammo at True Shot Ammo
- Shop ShellShock electronic hearing protection
- Shop parts, tools and cleaning gear at Brownells
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