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Browning M1917A1 vs MG3
Side-by-side technical comparison
Browning M1917A1
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
MG3
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
Browning M1917A1
MG3
Production
1936–1945
1959–present
Units produced
Approximately 160,000
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Specifications
Spec
Browning M1917A1
MG3
Overall length
980 mm
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel length
609 mm
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
14.2 kg
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
Magazine capacity
Belt-fed (250 rounds)
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
Action type
Short recoil
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger type
Full-auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Calibers
Browning M1917A1