Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. We are proud to offer an inert non-firing Israeli contract FN30 Browning LMG constructed from original parts set built to BATF dummy requirements using a compliant new made right side plate. Also included is an Israeli issued tripod assembly with original data plate, an original pintle and a new made T&E.
Next to the U.S. the most important manufacturer of John Browning designed machine guns was FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE of Belgium, known worldwide as F.N. Obtaining their first manufacturing License from Browning in 1897 by the time WW2 arrived, their designs had become revolutionary. In 1932 FN developed a flexible aircraft M.G. fitted with a single spade grip. This was based largely on U.S. Captain Gorton's experimental design of 1921. This was improved with a greater rate of fire with the Model of 1938 but fell into NSDAP hands with Belgium's invasion by Germany in 1940.
Resurrected with the postwar model of F.N. 52, this single spade grip design became a ground gun for use with the U.S. type M.2. tripod. Sales were made all over the world and they were extensively used in the Middle East Wars, the Belgian Congo Simba rebellion and just about every other hot spot of the day.
One variant seen in the United States is the Israeli contract FN30. These were made for Israel in the 1950s, and eventually imported into the United States for sale to the collectors market in the form of a parts set.
The side of the gun itself is stamped:
FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE
HERSTAL - - BELGIQUE
The front & rear sights of the gun are intact and functional. The top of the handle is stamped 7103008. The gun itself is in great displayable shape, and the included mount pairs with it beautifully. The mount bears an Israeli data plate which is stamped 2805-0717 80 (STAR OF DAVID) 0136.
The entire setup measures 45 x 27½ x 11½”, with the barrel measuring 21½” long.
Complete with F.N. Markings, something really gorgeous, perfect for any military display. Don’t miss it!
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- This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Every display machinegun and machine gun parts set and gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).
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