Saginaw Browning Machine Gun 1919A7 Semi-Auto Rifle, Air Cooled w/ Tripod
SOLD FOR: $4200.99
WOA#: WY220907DG001
Make: Saginaw
Model: 1919 A7
Serial Number: G2061
Year of Manufacture: Modern, GI Parts
Caliber: .308
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Right Receiver is marked “NO. G2061 US MFR. GGI BROWNING SEMI AUTOMATIC GUN US CAL. 308 M1919A7 SAGINAW STEERING DIVISION WAUKESHA WISCONSON” with a flaming bomb marker. The top receiver plate is marked “564402” The right side of the reciever is marked with hebrew characters and “7.62” on the belt feed port. The front receiver locking plate is marked “B144237-RIA”. The bottom of the bolt assembly is marked “B 147299 SG” and the bottom of the receiver is marked “E”. The bolt locking the tripod mount to the gun is marked “-A-N-F-A-139973”. The Tripod is marked “C59336 E.P.” and “No. 246138 Mount, Tripod Cal. 30. M2 Evansprod Co” and “RRAD” “8-64”. Bottom of the center of the tripod is marked “C59336 E.P.”. Tripod-to-gun locking bolt is marked “LB140648”. Tripod extension locking bolt is marked “A139959F”. Also on the legs are “A” and “E”. The left leg is also marked “B108206”. The dummy bullets are marked “R.P. 30.06 SPRG
Barrel Length: 23”, 25” with barrel shroud
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post. The rear sight is a sliding ladder aperture.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a small metal pistol grip. The LOP measures 3” from the front of the trigger to the back of the grip. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None. This firearm is belt-fed.
Type of Finish: Parkerized, Painted
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is eroded and the rifling is sharp. There is significant rust in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light surface scratching and wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. The Tripod is worn but functional, and rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 1x M2 Tripod, 67 Dummy Display rounds in metal links.
Our Assessment: The venerable M2 Machine gun is one of John Browning’s most iconic creations, but it was not his only machine gun. The M2 had smaller siblings, the M1917 and M1919 .30 caliber machine guns. This particular rifle is based off of the latter of the two, the M1919 machine gun, which served as the mainstay light machine gun for American forces during World War II. After the war, the M1919s began to be phased out of the US roster and found their way into the hands of several of our allies. One subgroup of these hand-me-down guns were the M1919A4 variants of the rifle, which ended up in the hands of the newly christened Israeli Defense Forces. The Israelis would rechamber the weapon into 7.62 NATO rounds, and the M1919A4s would fill a crucial role as a support weapon until being finally phased out. The parts would find their way back home to the United States, where Saginaw Arms reforged them into M1919A7s, semi-automatic variants of the platform for the civilian market. This A7 has been paired with an original tripod and a full belt of dummy rounds for display purposes. It would serve as an incredible display piece, with a long history full of exciting stories. Or, with a little love, care, and attention you could have a truly iconic piece to take to your range day and have fun with. Will you become a part of this iconic firearm’s tapestry of history? If so, get bidding on this listing today!
