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Browning M2 .30 Caliber vs M1919 Browning
Side-by-side technical comparison
Browning M2 .30 Caliber
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
M1919 Browning
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Browning M2 .30 Caliber
M1919 Browning
Production
1937–1945
1919–1945
Units produced
Approximately 500,000
Over 438,000
Specifications
Spec
Browning M2 .30 Caliber
M1919 Browning
Overall length
994 mm
1,219mm (48 in) A4, 1,346mm (53 in) A6
Barrel length
610 mm
610mm (24 in)
Weight
11.0 kg
14 kg (31 lb) gun with tripod
Magazine capacity
Belt-fed (250 rounds typical)
250-round fabric belt
Action type
Short recoil
Recoil-operated, closed bolt
Trigger type
Automatic only
Full auto only (pistol grip trigger on A6)
Sights
Ring-and-bead aircraft sight
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 2,400m
Calibers
Browning M2 .30 Caliber
M1919 Browning