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Browning M1917A1

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Browning M1917A1
Quick Overview
Production
1936 - 1945
Overview

The Browning M1917A1 is a heavy machine gun designed by John Browning. It is a recoil-operated, belt-fed weapon chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The gun uses a water-cooled barrel jacket to allow sustained fire over long periods. It served as the standard heavy machine gun of the US military through World War II and the Korean War. The M1917A1 was also used by many allied nations around the world.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
980 mm
Barrel Length
609 mm
Weight
14.2 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Short recoil
Trigger Type
Full-auto only
Sights Type
Adjustable iron sights
Magazine Capacity
Belt-fed (250 rounds)
Additional Information
action
Short recoil
rate Of Fire
450-600 rpm

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