Welcome to right now’s Photo of the Day! Right here now we have a Richard William Davis manufactured Browning 1919A6 belt-fed machine gun constructed from a new-made sideplate and navy surplus parts. The A6 variant was developed throughout WWII in response to Germany’s MG34 and MG42, giving American troops a assist weapon with sooner tactical repositioning than tripod-mounted weapons.
The late WWI-developed 1919 proved efficient however lacked mobility. The A6 added a buttstock, bipod, and lighter barrel configuration, permitting one soldier to hold and function the gun and not using a tripod. This addressed the tactical flexibility German MG crews demonstrated all through the conflict.
Davis manufactured this commercially utilizing the registered proper sideplate marked with nomenclature and handle. The “7,62” marked bolt signifies 7.62mm NATO/.308 Winchester compatibility quite than authentic .30-06. Options embrace A4 sample warmth defend across the barrel, flip-up blade entrance and ladder rear sights, checkered pistol grip, and removable buttstock.
Included is an additional A6 sample warmth defend with swiveling and folding bipod, gauges, and an American Gunsmithing Institute DVD technical handbook. Richard Davis constructed high quality transferable machine weapons through the interval earlier than the 1986 Hughes Modification closed the registry.
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“Davis 1919A6 Browning, Class III/NFA Machine Gun.” Rock Island Public sale, www.rockislandauction.com/element/4096/1358/davis-1919a6-browning-class-iiinfa-machine-gun. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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