{"product_id":"colt-aircraft-mg40-original-30-caliber-browning-machine-gun-on-m2-tripod","title":"Colt Aircraft MG40 – Original .30 Caliber Browning Machine Gun on M2 Tripod","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice on request\u003c\/strong\u003e — contact us for details and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn original Colt Aircraft MG40, marked \"COLT AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN — BROWNING PATENTS — CAL .30 — MANUFACTURED BY COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG CO, HARTFORD, CONN., U.S.A.\" — a Colt-built derivative of the Browning AN\/M2 aircraft machine gun, presented here on a Cal. .30 M2 tripod mount with accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Colt MG40:\u003c\/strong\u003e The MG40 traces its lineage to John M. Browning's water-cooled M1917, developed into the air-cooled M1919 and, in specialized aircraft form, the AN\/M2 — a lightened variant with a thinner barrel and receiver built for high-speed fixed and flexible mounts on WWII-era aircraft, capable of a substantially higher rate of fire than ground-gun variants. Colt manufactured its own version of this aircraft-pattern Browning as the MG40, chambered in .30-06 and other calibers, before the type was eclipsed by the larger .50-caliber M2. This example is fitted to a period Cal. .30 M2 tripod mount, complete with period ammunition cans, a canvas belt, and timing gauge accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis example retains its factory data plate with Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. address and patent markings, finned\/slotted barrel jacket, dual spade-style wood grips, and correct M2 tripod with elevation and traversing mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a fully automatic, select-fire historic firearm. Sale, transfer, import, and export are subject to all applicable Maltese and EU firearms licensing and control requirements. Buyers must hold the appropriate licence\/authorisation prior to purchase; we are happy to advise on the process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":" Executive Guns and Ammo","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":65283272573277,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8779\/2733\/files\/5761535759-2.jpg?v=1784308836","url":"https:\/\/executivegunsandammo.com\/products\/colt-aircraft-mg40-original-30-caliber-browning-machine-gun-on-m2-tripod","provider":" Executive Guns and Ammo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}