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M1919 Browning vs MG 34
M1919 Browning
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MG 34
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M1919 Browning
Other Weapons
Discontinued
MG 34
Other Weapons
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
M1919 Browning
MG 34
Manufacturer
Browning Arms / various wartime contractors
Mauserwerke AG and various subcontractors
Country
United States
Germany
Production
1919–1945
1934–1945
Units produced
Over 438,000
~577,000
Specifications
Spec
M1919 Browning
MG 34
Overall length
1,219mm (48 in) A4, 1,346mm (53 in) A6
1219 mm
Barrel length
610mm (24 in)
627 mm
Weight
14 kg (31 lb) gun with tripod
12.1 kg with bipod
Magazine capacity
250-round fabric belt
50 or 250 rounds
Action type
Recoil-operated, closed bolt
Recoil-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only (pistol grip trigger on A6)
Selective fire
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 2,400m
Iron sights adjustable rear
Calibers
M1919 Browning
.30-06 Springfield
MG 34
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M1919 Browning
MG 34
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