Make: U.S. Ordnance, Sparks, Nevada

Model: Browning 1919A4 / A6

Serial Number: 2804

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Belt-Fed, Closed Bolt

Barrel Length: 24” (Standard 1919A4 Profile)

Sights / Optics: The rifle is equipped with the standard 1919 rear leaf sight assembly with elevation markings and adjustable windage. The front sight is the blade dovetailed to a folding base. The included tripod features the appropriate pintle and mounting hardware for secure positioning.

Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle includes the A6-style shoulder stock assembly with metal buttplate and mounting hardware, consistent with Israeli pattern components. The stock shows light handling wear and minor finish thinning from storage and assembly, with no structural issues noted. The A6 carry handle is present. Overall, the furniture rates in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This semi-automatic Browning 1919 retains approximately 95% of its parkerized finish. There is light handling wear, minor edge thinning, and scattered small marks consistent with careful storage and assembly. The markings are clear and well defined. The included Israeli tripod retains strong finish with typical handling marks on contact surfaces. Screws and hardware show minimal marring. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The top cover locks securely, the feed mechanism cycles smoothly, and the bolt assembly travels freely within the receiver. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Accessories: Included with this rifle is a tripod, T&E, Pintle Mount, A6 Shoulder Stock, Bipod, mounting hardware, and an FM 23-55 Department of the Army Field Manual.

Our Assessment: Few firearms evoke the silhouette and battlefield presence of John Moses Browning’s 1919 as instantly as the long, perforated cooling shroud and slab-sided receiver of the M1919A4. Originally developed in the closing months of the First World War and carried forward through the Second World War, Korea, and beyond, the Browning 1919 became one of the most recognizable and durable medium machine guns of the twentieth century. This U.S. Ordnance semi-automatic example preserves that iconic profile while offering modern, semi-automatic operation and chambering in 7.62x51mm NATO, a practical evolution of the original .30-06 service cartridge adopted in the postwar era.

Configured with both A4 and A6 features, including the shoulder stock, bipod, and tripod, this rifle captures the transitional character of the 1919 platform. The parkerized finish presents cleanly with strong retention, the bore remains bright with sharp rifling, and the mechanical function is sound. The Israeli components and tripod add authentic military character, reflecting the long international service life of the 1919 design. The included field manual underscores the rifle’s historical lineage and doctrinal role in American service.

Whether displayed as a centerpiece of a World War II–era collection or set up on its tripod to showcase the unmistakable lines of a belt-fed Browning, this semi-automatic 1919 offers presence, history, and mechanical substance in equal measure. It stands as a faithful tribute to one of the most important machine gun designs ever fielded.