M2 .50 Caliber

[goldman]

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/m-2-50cal-dvic552.jpg
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/m2_50_wpn_010.jpg
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/m2_machine-gun.jpg
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/m-2-50cal-dvic551.jpg
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/200422920542/$file/Release0076-2004-02low.jpg
http://www.revdisk.net/photos/M2.jpg
http://www.waffenhq.de/infanterie/m2browning-05.jpg
http://www.waffenhq.de/infanterie/m2browning-07.jpg
http://www.waffenhq.de/infanterie/m2browning-08.jpg
http://www.waffenhq.de/infanterie/m2browning-02.jpg

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http://www.revdisk.net/photos/M2.jpg
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[Ratamacue]

Good ol' Ma Deuce. Probably has the longest service life of any machine gun in history.

[scrybe]

Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of one, that's for sure.

[Jack Mehoff]

My usual first person shooter

http://img147.exs.cx/img147/5563/50cal3uo.jpg

[SevernayA]

How long has it been in serive ?

[Ratamacue]

How long has it been in serive ?
I believe it's been in US Military service since 1921.

[Kilgor]

I think the only gun that would come close would be the MG42/MG3

[FallenAngel]

and to think the Army wants to replace it.

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

[Makaveli]

I remember reading that during a firefight in Iraq an insurgent was literally sliced in half by an M2.

[tenda]

....nice pic's....!!!!!!! 50 calibre rulez...!!!!!! :P

[Ardee]

I've been looking for photos of US troops in WWII using the .50 mounted on a tripod (ground mount). I've only found a couple...anybody help or make suggests?

Thanks...

[James]

I've been looking for photos of US troops in WWII using the .50 mounted on a tripod (ground mount). I've only found a couple...anybody help or make suggests?

Thanks...

You can start by not resurrecting ancient threads that obviously do not have what you're looking for. Then, you can google.

[ghostt888]

The DShK 12.7mm has been around for a long time as well.

[sexyhamburger]

you know whats been around for a long time? this thread thats what. it just hasn't been in service very much in the last 4 years!

[Ardee]

You can start by not resurrecting ancient threads that obviously do not have what you're looking for. Then, you can google.
I have googled. And Alta Vista-ed. And probably quite a few others. ANd whnat's your issue with "resurrecturing ancient threads"?

[kinney_bmx]

I have googled. And Alta Vista-ed. And probably quite a few others. ANd whnat's your issue with "resurrecturing ancient threads"?
Because her can. hes James. and hes higher on the totem pole then you are mate plain and simple

[wildcat]

and to think the Army wants to replace it.

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

I don't think they want to replace it, It serves so well. I know they been looking a ligther .50 cal for the dismounts, but the M2 will be killing bad guys for a long time to come, in a war zone near you.

[Ardee]

Because her can. hes James. and hes higher on the totem pole then you are mate plain and simple

Hello kinney_bmx,

I think you misunderstand my question, which is simple and honest: how does it make any difference whether I resurrect an old (but on-topic)thread rather than start a new one to seek assistance? If anything, I would think using the old thread would show I've at least taken the effort to go through the archive, looking for what I seek, rather than possibly wasting everyone's time by asking for what could be a redundant posting? Does the resurrection somehow increase bandwidth usage or increase costs? Certaibnly there are other forums were such things are standard practice -- and if it's not appropriate here, I would just like to know...why.

[kinney_bmx]

Hello kinney_bmx,

I think you misunderstand my question, which is simple and honest: how does it make any difference whether I resurrect an old (but on-topic)thread rather than start a new one to seek assistance? If anything, I would think using the old thread would show I've at least taken the effort to go through the archive, looking for what I seek, rather than possibly wasting everyone's time by asking for what could be a redundant posting? Does the resurrection somehow increase bandwidth usage or increase costs? Certaibnly there are other forums were such things are standard practice -- and if it's not appropriate here, I would just like to know...why.

PM me mate

[wilhelm]

Good ol' Ma Deuce. Probably has the longest service life of any machine gun in history.

I know this thread is ancient history, but as an aside.....

The Danish Madsen was first in service in 1903, and still serves with the Brazilian police. (More paramilitary than military I suppose)

The British Vickers was first used in 1912 and I think there are still quite a few kicking around in the Indian and Pakistani Army. It was used by the British until the 1970's I think, and was a reserve weapon in the South African army into the 1980's...

[Bro Jangles]

I know this thread is ancient history, but as an aside.....

The Danish Madsen was first in service in 1903, and still serves with the Brazilian police. (More paramilitary than military I suppose)

The British Vickers was first used in 1912 and I think there are still quite a few kicking around in the Indian and Pakistani Army. It was used by the British until the 1970's I think, and was a reserve weapon in the South African army into the 1980's...

i agree with ya, but the concept is mass usage over time, you said it " kicking around in the Indian and Pakistani Army" now try and name a major western, eastern northern, oh hell any army that dont use the m2 or a derivative. but the ma duece for a long time to come, were as the rest will be history pieces.