How many M2 machine guns were in WW2?
“American Rifleman Field Editor Bruce Canfield’s encyclopedic U.S. Infantry Weapons of World War II shows nearly 350,000 M2 Heavy Barrels (M2HB) produced among nearly 2,000,000 . 50 calibers of all models during the war years. Everybody wanted the Ma Deuce in . 50 BMG for its fabled power, range and reliability.”
What caliber was the Browning machine gun?
.30 caliber
The M1919 Browning is a . 30 caliber medium machine gun that was widely used during the 20th century, especially during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The M1919 saw service as a light infantry, coaxial, mounted, aircraft, and anti-aircraft machine gun by the U.S. and many other countries.
Is the Browning 50 cal still used?
During World War II the .50 BMG was primarily used in the M2 Browning machine gun, in both its “light barrel” aircraft mount version and the “heavy barrel” (HB) version on ground vehicles, for anti-aircraft purposes. An upgraded variant of the M2 Browning HB machine gun used during World War II is still in use today.
Is the M2 Browning open bolt?
Design details. The Browning M2 is an air-cooled, belt-fed machine gun. The M2 fires from a closed bolt, operated on the short recoil principle.
How much does a M2 50 Cal weigh?
84 pounds
M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun “Ma Deuce”
| Specifications (M2, Heavy Barrel) | |
|---|---|
| Length | 67.75 inches (1,1721 millimeters) |
| Width | 9 inches (230 millimeters) |
| Weight (Complete Gun) | 84 pounds (38.2 kilograms) |
| Weight (Barrel) | 24 pounds (10.88 kilograms) |
How much is a M2 50 cal machine gun cost?
50-caliber “Ma Deuce” machine guns rise up side by side from a mount that could be bolted to the deck of a warship or a truck bed. The guns can fire about 1,200 rounds a minute and take down an airplane. The price tag reads $75,000.
Are 50 BMG illegal?
50 BMG (fifty caliber) rifles are illegal in California. They are prohibited by Penal Code 30610 PC and Penal Code 30600 PC, California’s law on assault weapons. In fact, “BMG” stands for Browning Machine Gun.