$2,000 Browning M1919A4 on Craigslist

[TheMoneyPit]

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/clt/d/pleasant-valley-browing-m1919a4/6816303489.html

Took me for surprise for a second too.

What’s the story with these, any good? pretty cool to look at but I’d rather use the money to buy working guns!


Ad text:
“Browning M1919A4 .30 Caliber antique NON-FIRING Machine gun with a new replica Tripod for display purposes ONLY!!

I do not know which war (I.E. Vietnam, Korea, WWII) this gun was used in when it was functional, but it is an original military antique. It was manufactured by Inland corp. The serial number on the receiver is 427953 The receiver has been shortened and I am assured by IMA that the gun could never be restored to a functional weapon.

The Tag on the tripod reads "No 1247 HMR mount tripod Cal .30 M2. Included would be a short disintegrating belt of inert ammo and a 7.62 ammo box

I purchased it several years ago from IMA (International Military Antiques) in Gillette NJ for $2350.00, Their current sale price is $2499.00 as you can verify by visiting their website. The only problem with that is the last few times I viewed the site, they did not have any M1919's in stock.

I no longer have room to display the gun. Rather than store it in a closet, I am willing to take a small loss. My loss is your gain. I would sell it for $2,000.00 Firm. “

 

[WileyX585]

I actually really want one for my office. Just cant bring myself to spend 2500 on a replica for display only. Atlantic used to sell these a lot for 3k for a semi auto one. EBR works has them too. Definitely on my 2019 list

 

[BDinPutnam]

Inert ammo or not, the belt by itself is a felony.

Fuck this state.

 

[C3D]

Dummy guns are fun and awesome ways to violate the SAFE Act.

 

[Saltwater60]

Inert ammo or not, the belt by itself is a felony.

Fuck this state.

Because it’s over 30 rounds right? What if I have a cowboy belt made and it holds over 30 rounds. J/k I agree stupid ass laws.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Because it’s over 30 rounds right? What if I have a cowboy belt made and it holds over 30 rounds. J/k I agree stupid ass laws.

Worse.

Because it holds more than 10.

Your belt is g2g because it is not a "feeding device."

 

[Cavalry]

Pre safe act I had a SA M1919. Its a novelty for sure, looks great in your man room, pretty much worthless for anything except burning ammo.

IMO if you can justify the cost of a dummy gun you can justify the cost of a SA. The parts kits while now very expensive are still available, any idiot can build the receiver. The denial bolt/extension are available already machined now. Cloth belts could be cut to 7/10 rounds for safe act compliance. In the A4 configuration its not a rifle, its an other. The safe act does not have features for a other, so the weapon itself could be argued exempt.

 

[Podmonkey]

At that price I knew it had to be non firing.