Manufactured in Belgium for issue to the Belgian Army, the Type D Light Machine Gun is an evolution of the Browning Automatic Rifle. While following the overall pattern of the BAR, the Type D also includes a "Monitor" style pistol grip, a rate of fire reduction mechanism in lieu of a semi-automatic selector position, and a quick-detach barrel arrangement. The detachable barrels resolve one of the big handicaps of the BAR in the squad automatic weapon role, permitting much longer durations of sustained fire than a single, fixed, air-cooled barrel without adding excessive weight. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with multiple struck-out numbers and a Liege proof on the barrel, the FN address on the left side of the receiver, and "crown/L/ABL/1951" on top of the receiver. A Birmingham "crown/BNP" stamp is also present on the receiver just behind the barrel, and the dust covers for the ejector port and magazine well are absent. The trigger housing is numbered to match the receiver, with the selector positions "M" (unrestricted automatic fire), "R" (automatic fire with rate reducer) and "S" (safe), all of which appear to be in proper order. A folding bipod is fitted to the front of the gas cylinder and a checkered forearm at the rear, and a swiveling hardwood carry handle is installed on the barrel. The pistol grip and buttstock are both smooth hardwood, the latter fitted with a flip-up shoulder rest and a socket for a monopod (not included). Three extra barrels, one of which is a numbered match for the receiver, are included.