*USA, WW2, Browning M1919A4 .30 AN/M2 (Army-Navy) Heavy Machine Gun, Made by Rock Island Arsenal, 7.62 cal Israeli Conversion No.2. Mark A, with Tripod, Ammo Box, Inerts & Original Cover, Old Spec Deactivated*
Serial Number: 63367
Calibre: 7.62mm
Barrel Length: 24"
Marked on RHS: R.A.P Star with a 1 enclosed.
AN, No: 63367. U.S. Insp. FK, AN
Browning, XXXXXXX Machine Gun.
U.S. Cal. .30 Model of 1919. A4
MFD. By. XXXXXXXX
Patents Applied for
R.I.A.
Marked on LHS in Hebrew:
בראונינג 7.62
מס 2 סימן א
(Browning 7.62 No.2 Mark A)
Marked on nose-cap: 718D/A
Tripod marked: back leg - B1 (circled) 08203-7, X1 335 RB, front leg - 174091
Ammunition Box marked: Cal. .30M1, Ammunition Box, Joint (in red script). On the obverse: Cal. .30M1, Ammunition Box, Crossed through in red (250 Cal 30, Belted 4AP-ITR, Repacked Lot SLB93100), Reeves US (flaming bomb)
This Browning M1919A4 certainly has a storied past! With both AN and Israeli markings, this firearm embodies the M1919A4’s extensive and versatile service life across different nations and military forces.
The Browning M1919 .30 caliber machine gun is among the most iconic and widely deployed machine guns in history. Developed by the renowned American firearms designer John Moses Browning, this model proved crucial in both World Wars and beyond. Initially created as a water-cooled model for tank use, the M1919 evolved into six primary variants, with the M1919A4 emerging as the most popular version. During World War II, Buffalo Arms Corporation, Rock Island Arsenal, and the Saginaw Steering Gear division of General Motors produced the M1919A4. Although the manufacturer’s marking is obscured on this piece - the markings follow the format for Rock Island Arsenal and R.I.A stamp remains at the base of the plate. The inspectors initials FK are for inspector Frank Krak alongside his crossed cannons mark.
AN Designation
The AN/M2 was an aircraft-specific version with reduced weight for aviation use, featuring a thinner barrel and receiver. This variant achieved a significantly higher rate of fire (1,200–1,500 rounds per minute) and saw early WWII use on U.S. aircraft before lighter guns took over its role in combat.
M1919A4
Weighing around 31 pounds, the M1919A4 was primarily mounted on low, portable tripods and also fixed to various vehicles. Throughout WWII, it provided essential fire support to U.S. infantry companies, mounted on everything from jeeps to landing craft.
Israel
Israel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) adopted the M1919A4 extensively from the 1960s to the 1990s, modifying it to fire 7.62 mm NATO rounds for use on tripods, armored vehicles, and personnel carriers. Israeli engineers even developed an improved feed link to address issues with the U.S. M1 link, which enhanced the gun’s reliability with multiple calibers.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Deactivated to old spec. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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