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Posted: 4/2/2025 8:45:24 PM EDT
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It's a John McGuire build on a US kit in 308. It's got a tripod (maybe my M249S will fit on it, too!?), an A6 kit w/bipod, handle, stock, A6 flash hider, standard grip and spade grip as well. Includes some disintegrating links (I hear they are getting hard to find) as well as some cloth belts. I know that I need to be super-careful with the spring and guide rod during take-down. What do I need to know about these? Edited to add pics:   |
“The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.”
"And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers,
And the temples of his Gods."
"And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers,
And the temples of his Gods."
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Congrats! WWII TM and FM manuals (or lower cost reprints) are useful/interesting. Finite accessories group involved with this weapon. Particularly (for any cycle rate), snap on $15 metal Trunion cover to prevent round count chafe. Belts and the rounds inside them wear divots in the softer alloy Trunion (older brass) base, links not good neither.  The recoil spring legend is over emphasized. Right way/Wrong way simple. Yet one day Van The Man (Vahan) phoned, it came up a BMG spring got loose in the garage, ended up inches deep in a wall.   |
Something really awesome... in Latin (Wes-WMD) - WWII Historian - MGD - Task Force Dagger -
Team Ranstad "The Fantastic Bastards" - Camp Patriot - Plus Things&Stuff
Team Ranstad "The Fantastic Bastards" - Camp Patriot - Plus Things&Stuff
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John has a great rep building them This place has all the info you need https://www.1919a4.com/forums/ |
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I prefer the Valhalla method myself. Take the risk, but if you get falsely accused die in a glorious shootout and then dine in Valhalla.
I prefer the Valhalla method myself. Take the risk, but if you get falsely accused die in a glorious shootout and then dine in Valhalla.
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https://www.1919a4.com/ was a great resource when I had my 1919a6. When I blew my back up, it just became too much of a pig to lug around so I passed it on. I do miss it. Loads of fun. Enjoy.  Browning 1919A6 Multi Caliber Shooting Adapter |
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Fun times ahead - congratulations. Just saw there is a company making new links... Here you go: Corvus |
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I vehemently disagree with WWIIWMD's post that the operating spring of the 1919A4 is "over emphasized". The operating spring is dangerous as hell and it is also the most critical safety concern with the 1919A4 gun. It cannot be emphasized enough. https://www.1919a4.com/threads/warning-to-all-my-drive-rod-spring-accident.47762/ A smart person learns from the mistakes of others and doesn't minimize the damages incurred. Anyone who doesn't treat the drive rod and spring of a 1919A4 as a loaded gun is a complete FOOL. |
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Originally Posted By WWIIWMD: Congrats! WWII TM and FM manuals (or lower cost reprints) are useful/interesting. Finite accessories group involved with this weapon. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-r2X9kXn/0/LWTKw23Jn9wKxSPBzKgXdTkzbdgqXN7QSxphGh3mz/O/i-r2X9kXn.jpg The original manuals are super neat. Would recommend. |
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