M73/M219 Machine Guns

[Jabroni]

Were these related to the Browning MGs?

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http://i9.tinypic.com/2ytqkww.jpg

Was the belt feed the modern 'push through' type?

[Hydro]

The M73 was a simplified Browning series MG for use in US tanks IIRC, designed for the 7.62 NATO cartridge so I presume it was a push-through feed. It was also not very well liked due to insufficient reliability and was replaced by the MAG in AFV use in the 1970's.

[Hellfish]

Yeah, the M73 was a coax weapon on the M48 and early M60 series of tanks, IIRC. Never very popular, much like the M85 .50 cal machinegun.