U.S. ORDNANCE M1919A4 .308 24" BBL 1942 M2 Tripod Belt Fed Machine Gun

Description:
MANUFACTURER: U.S. ORDNANCE 
MODEL: M1919 
CONFIGURATION: SEMI-AUTOMATIC M1919A4 BELT-FED W/ WWII M2 TRIPOD 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES / ISRAELI-CONFIGURED COMPONENTS 
SERIAL NUMBER: 2867 
ROLLMARKS: "NO. 2867 U.S. INSP. SEMIAUTOMATIC GUN U.S. CAL. .30 M1919 MAN'FED BY U.S. ORDNANCE SPARKS, NEVADA"; HEBREW 7.62 MARKINGS; COLSON CORP. 1942 TRIPOD DATA PLATE 
CALIBER: .308 WIN / 7.62 NATO 
CAPACITY: BELT-FED, 250+1 ROUNDS 
BARREL LENGTH: 24.00" 
BARREL FEATURES: HEAVY PROFILE, AIR-COOLED, 7.62 NATO CONFIGURATION, PERFORATED BARREL SHROUD 
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT-RECOIL OPERATED 
ACTION: SEMI-AUTO  
TRIGGER: SPADE-STYLE REAR TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 
WEIGHT (UNLOADED): APPROX. 31.00 LBS GUN ONLY / 45.00+ LBS WITH TRIPOD 
IRON SIGHTS: MILITARY PATTERN FRONT POST AND REAR APERTURE 
RECEIVER MATERIAL: STEEL
GRIP TYPE: SPADE GRIP CREW-SERVED CONFIGURATION 
FIREARM FINISH: PARKERIZED
CONDITION: VERY GOOD WITH LIGHT HANDLING MARKS AND CLEAN INTERNAL COMPONENTS 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: ISRAELI 7.62 NATO CONVERSION COMPONENTS, WWII-DATED COLSON M2 TRIPOD, BELT-FED OPERATION, U.S. ORDNANCE RECEIVER
WHAT’S INCLUDED: FIREARM, COLSON CORP. 1942 M2 TRIPOD, MOUNTING HARDWARE, AMMO CAN W/ BELT LINKS  
Some firearms are purchased. Others are acquired. The Browning M1919 belongs firmly in the second category. This U.S. Ordnance semi-automatic M1919A4 is a full-size belt-fed built around one of the most respected crew-served weapon systems ever fielded. Chambered in .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO and mounted on a WWII-dated M2 tripod, this package delivers the unmistakable presence, mechanical authority, and battlefield pedigree that made the M1919 one of the defining military firearms of the twentieth century.

Designed by John Moses Browning, the M1919 emerged from the same engineering lineage that produced some of the most successful military firearms ever developed. The platform served extensively throughout World War II, Korea, and numerous Cold War conflicts, earning a reputation for reliability under conditions that routinely defeated lesser weapons. Mounted in infantry positions, armored vehicles, aircraft, and defensive emplacements across multiple continents, the M1919 became one of the most recognizable machine gun systems in military history.

This example combines a modern U.S. Ordnance semi-automatic receiver with Israeli 7.62 NATO conversion components, creating a particularly desirable blend of American and Cold War military history. Visible Hebrew markings and 7.62-designated feedway components reflect the postwar modernization efforts undertaken when many M1919 systems were converted from .30-06 Springfield to 7.62 NATO service. Rather than simply being another belt-fed firearm, this gun represents multiple generations of military evolution preserved in a single package.

The robust short-recoil operating system remains one of Browning's most successful mechanical designs. Massive steel construction, a heavy barrel assembly, and proven belt-fed architecture contribute to the durability that made the platform legendary. Unlike many military firearms that evolved into lighter and more disposable designs, the M1919 was engineered during an era when longevity and sustained operation were considered essential requirements.

This 1919 has an exceptionally clean feedway and operating components with crisp machining surfaces and well-preserved conversion hardware. The Israeli-marked 7.62 feed components remain clearly visible, and the interior of the receiver presents extremely well for a military-pattern belt-fed system. The exposed internal photographs provide buyers a level of transparency rarely seen in M1919 listings and demonstrate the overall quality of the firearm's condition.

Included with the firearm is a highly desirable Colson Corporation M2 tripod bearing a 1942 production date. The M2 mount was the standard support platform for Browning .30 caliber machine guns throughout WWII and remained in service for decades thereafter. Complete packages featuring a military-dated tripod are increasingly sought after because they preserve the correct visual profile and crew-served character that collectors expect from a proper M1919 setup.

Ergonomics are pure military practicality. The classic spade-grip arrangement, tripod-mounted firing position, belt-fed loading system, and rugged sighting arrangement deliver the authentic handling characteristics that have drawn collectors and military firearms enthusiasts to the platform for generations. There is simply no modern sporting firearm that replicates the experience of operating a mounted Browning belt-fed.
Belt-fed firearms occupy a unique place within the collecting community because they represent complete weapon systems rather than standalone firearms. Between the U.S. Ordnance receiver, Israeli conversion history, military-pattern components, and genuine WWII-dated tripod, this package offers a depth of historical significance that extends far beyond its mechanical function.

Whether your interests center on American military history, Browning-designed firearms, Cold War military development, belt-fed weapon systems, or simply owning one of the most iconic firearms ever produced, this M1919 stands ready to become the centerpiece of a serious collection. Mounted on its tripod, it commands attention immediately. Opportunities to acquire complete M1919 packages with documented Israeli 7.62 conversion features and a WWII-dated M2 tripod continue to become harder to find, making this an exceptional offering for the advanced collector.

 **HELMET NOT INCLUDED**
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***

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Rifle Caliber: .308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Manufacturer: U.S. Ordnance
Model: M1919A4
Serial Number: 2867
Barrel Length: 24
Bore Info: Very Good
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good

Price: $5,999.99
Shipping: $149.99
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