Designed by John Moses Browning, the Model 1917 saw combat in the final days of World War One and was America's go-to heavy machine gun for decades. Between the water cooling of the barrel and the rugged Browning design, the 1917 could bring sustained fire with impressive vigor, and in one early demonstration a 1917 was fired for 20,000 rounds without error, immediately fired another 20,000 rounds to show off to the assembled observers, and then traded out for a second 1917 which repeated the entire stunt to demonstrate that the production weapon would be just as good as the demo model. Additionally, the Model 1917 had a legacy in the form of the Model 1919 medium machine gun and the M2 50 caliber machine gun, two of the most definitive automatic weapons of the 20th century. Fitted with a blade front sight and a ladder rear sight, the former installed on the water cooling jacket and the latter equipped with a fixed battle sight and a wide adjustable peep for anti-aircraft work. A tubular steel ventilated flash hider is installed at the muzzle. The five-line Westinghouse maker's mark is present on the right side of the receiver, with smooth panels on the pistol grip, and a swiveling carry handle clamped to the water jacket. Included with the Browning is a green painted folding tripod with elevation and swivel-adjustable carriage, a number of ammo belts (several canvas belts and a large quantity of disintegrating links, two ammo cases (one hardwood, one green painted aluminum "expendable" can sans lid), two water cans, a duffle bag, a leather-reinforced tan canvas gun case, and three extra barrels in two canvas cases.

Fine, with about 70% of the black finish on the water jacket and a mixed brown and gray patina on the receiver. The cork plug for the water jacket is damaged. The accessories are very good to fine, with wear appropriate to age and use. Mechanically very good. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.