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50 Cal M3 AC 1953 Machine Gun - Deactivated Aircraft Barrel PLUS

Currency:CAD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 CAD
50 Cal M3 AC 1953 Machine Gun - Deactivated Aircraft Barrel PLUS
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50 Caliber M3 AC 1953 Basic Machine Gun - Deactivated Aircraft Barrel PLUS

There is a RESERVE set on this unit of only $4600

On this lot we have a Deactivated M3 50 Cal Machine Gun.

This is what appears to be an Aircraft type M3 Aircraft type with air cooled barrel PLUS there is an
extra Shroud for the heavy barrel version..
Data plate on the side indicates Serial No 1L2707 1953.
The M3M is the version of the .50 caliber machine gun that is designed for manual firing. It is used
primarily on rotary-wing aircraft and has a higher rate of fire compared to its predecessors.

The M3 .50 caliber machine gun is visually similar to the M2 .50 caliber machine gun, but features
numerous important differences in most of the internal components.

As there were many differant versions, from electronic to manual firing, this particular gun looks like
the standard manual firing M3... Manual firing trigger system with the air cooled Aircraft barrel setup. The short extra

The additional Shroud is usually for the heavy barrel vechile mounted rigs.
Gun appears to have original black painted finish and presents very well
Does not cock and click and internals are welded up.

Exterior condition is very good and welds are not easily visable .

As this gun is large and very heavy ... So Pick Up is prefered as shipping will be very expensive and
difficult to pack.. However we will of course ship out to the winner if required.

The M3 served in many different aircraft models, spanning all four branches of service, until 20mm
and 30mm cannons usurped its position as king of air-related firepower.
While the role has diminished, the M3 still serves as a weapon system for several U.S. helicopter
designs.