Original Belgian FN30 Israeli Contract Browning MG with Tripod French Field Equipment The barrel was equipped with

The barrel was equipped with a large muzzle brake to reduce recoil

indicating a European origin

on the other hand

IMA does not recommend restoration of these antique firearms into "shooters" and any attempt to do so should be inspected by a licensed gunsmith before firing

All the steel mounts are a polished steel finish

Original Belgian FN30 Israeli Contract Browning MG with Tripod French Field Equipment The barrel was equipped withOriginal Item: Only two available. Next to the U. S. the most important manufacturer of John Browning designed machine guns was FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE of Belgium, known worldwide as F. N. Obtaining their first manufacturing License from Browning in 1897 by the time WW2 arrived, their designs had become revolutionary. In 1932 FN developed a flexible aircraft M. G. fitted with a single spade grip. This was based largely on U. S. Captain