M1919A4
The M1919A4 is the most produced version of the M1919 family. The M1919A4 is to be used on tripod mounts. The M1919A5 is a model that is optimized for use as a coaxial machine gun. The M37 is similar to the M1919A5 but can feed from both sides.
The M1919A4 is the most produced version of the M1919 family. The M1919A4 is to be used on tripod mounts. The M1919A5 is a model that is optimized for use as a coaxial machine gun. The M37 is similar to the M1919A5 but can feed from both sides.
M1919A6
The M1919A6 is an infantry model with a bipod and shoulder stock. Therefore there is no need to carry a tripod. In order to keep it man portable it has a lighter barrel to compensate for the added weight of the wooden stock. The M1919A6 was used extensively at the end of World War 2 and the Korean War.
The M1919A6 is an infantry model with a bipod and shoulder stock. Therefore there is no need to carry a tripod. In order to keep it man portable it has a lighter barrel to compensate for the added weight of the wooden stock. The M1919A6 was used extensively at the end of World War 2 and the Korean War.
MG4
The South African MG4 is an improved M1919. Changes include the use of disintegrating belts, reliability upgrades, a safety system and a quick change barrel. It was available in .303 and .30-06 but the 7.62x51mm version is the one that was mass produced. The MG4 was not produced in an infantry versions. It is only available on flexible mounts as the MG4 AA and as a coaxial weapon on vehicles as the MG4 CA.
The South African MG4 is an improved M1919. Changes include the use of disintegrating belts, reliability upgrades, a safety system and a quick change barrel. It was available in .303 and .30-06 but the 7.62x51mm version is the one that was mass produced. The MG4 was not produced in an infantry versions. It is only available on flexible mounts as the MG4 AA and as a coaxial weapon on vehicles as the MG4 CA.