(N) MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL COLT MANUFACTURED BROWNING

Beautiful Colt Model M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun, complete with original water jacket filler caps and chains, and original wood furnishings. No accessories or tripod. This would be a wartime service gun. The water cooled .50 caliber guns were used through the World War II era, and are featured in popular World War II films, becoming extremely popular collector’s items. The Colt guns, such as this one, being the most desirable. Original Colt markings on right sideplate with assembly on spade handles. Internal parts appear to be original and of correct vintage. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth dull finish thinning at the high edges to a gray patina. Green paint on water jacket over 95% and chipping away in places to reveal the smooth blue finish underneath. Charging handle wood is fine with a little wear, chipping and bruising, but still very serviceable. Hard dark composite handles on spade grips are in extremely fine condition. Mechanics are crisp. Bore has strong rifling with some brightness to the lands, dark in the grooves. This is an exceedingly impressive display piece and anyone who has watched popular films about the attack on Pearl Harbor will recognize this iconic American machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-021 Barrel Length: 45" Caliber/Bore: .50 BMG FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M2 Watercooled Serial Number: 2429