Inland Arms Company Model 1919A6 Browning Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Tripod and Accessories

A highly desirable collector’s example of the Browning 1919A6, this full-function machine gun combines iconic U.S. military history with the added appeal of Inland Arms manufacture and an extensive accessory package.

• Manufactured by Inland Arms of Austin, Texas:
  • Built using a new-made right sideplate
  • Not to be confused with the GM Inland Division
  • Not to be confused with the Inland Arms currently located in Dayton, Ohio
• Full-function Browning 1919A6 machine gun:
  • Based on the legendary John M. Browning design
  • Part of the 1919 family of weapons that served for decades with the United States armed forces
  • Historically associated with both World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam
• Important military historical significance:
  • The Browning 1919 became one of America’s signature machine guns across multiple major conflicts
  • The A6 variant was developed during World War II
  • Inspired by the German MG34 and MG42 machine guns
  • Designed to improve the 1919’s battlefield mobility without requiring an entirely new weapon system
  • Retained usefulness in fixed-position and coaxial roles, adding versatility that makes the A6 especially interesting to military arms collectors
• Sights:
  • Folding blade front sight
  • Flip-up ladder rear sight
• Receiver and markings:
  • Military-style nomenclature on the right sideplate
  • New-made right sideplate construction
• Barrel and cooling features:
  • Ventilated barrel heat shield
  • Includes three extra barrels:
    • Two standard-profile barrels
    • One lightweight barrel
  • Includes an extra heat shield
  • Includes canvas barrel sleeve
• Furniture and handling features:
  • Checkered pistol grip
  • Clamp-on metal buttstock
  • Carry handle included
• Included field and support accessories:
  • Bipod
  • Folding tripod with T&E mechanism
  • Conical flash hider
  • Small tools
• Collector appeal:
  • Represents the sought-after A6 configuration of the Browning 1919, valued for its World War II development history and enhanced mobility
  • Strong connection to John M. Browning’s enduring military design legacy
  • Broad service history across World War II, Korea, and Vietnam gives it exceptional historical depth
  • Extensive included accessories—barrels, heat shield, tripod with T&E mechanism, bipod, flash hider, tools, carry handle, and barrel sleeve—make this a notably complete and display-worthy package
  • A standout opportunity for collectors focused on U.S. military arms, crew-served weapons, and historically significant automatic firearms