This one is for John of Oldguns...

By The Armorer on September 18, 2006 | | Comments (4)

...regarding his answer to question # 10549 - Carbine Double Size Trainer (located on this page, 3rd question down)...

How do you know it's a lazy Sunday at Castle Argghhh!!! and that SWWBO must be on the road?

Because this is on the deck, being cleaned (with all the kittty litter 'round here, *everything* gets dusty)

M1919 Trainer assembled

The Arsenal's double-sized, aluminum, M1919 cut-away trainer. Which was made for the Navy, btw.

M1919 trainer, field stripped

Now if John could just find me the bullets and belt that go *with* this... he *claims* to be a full service source for collectors... 8^)

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By Doug K on September 18, 2006 12:58 PM
That is too cool. I've seen wooden/metal training aids like that, but not all metal. Makes you wonder if there wouldn't have been a market for a .60cal M1919. What a co-ax that would have made!
 
By J.M. Heinrichs on September 18, 2006 6:32 PM
Doug K There is, it's called the Browning 50cal HMG. Cheers
 
By Doug K on September 18, 2006 9:54 PM
J.M..... Well, almost. M2's were sometimes fitted as a co-ax in M47's, as in this dismounted main/coax example at the Military Vehicle Technology Foundation: http://www.nmpproducts.com/2030397b.jpg ...but more often than not, were simply the M1919A4 (or later, the M37), though the Israelis made some use of .50's as a co-ax. Ammo loadout has often been a factor in the U.S. choice of weapon at that station, augmented by the TC's .50. Mostly, though, I was jes' kiddin' about the ".60" (even if it would have been fun on a tripod). I was amazed to train on the M1919 when I was in AIT in '71...I thought that gun had LONG since been retired.
 
By John S. on September 18, 2006 10:28 PM
I think I have a source for rounds for your .30 BMG trainer, but will have to check and get back to you. Not sure about belts, but suspect Betsy Ross or some other talented damsel will have to be pressed into service to improvise one for you. My condolences on the critter passing- family is family regardless of leg count, and we miss them all. Good on ya'll for taking care of the herd and adopting them.