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To: haqihana who wrote (109679)4/17/2005 9:00:57 AM
From: unclewest  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793718
 
Haq,
The 50 Cal heavy machine gun has been in our inventory since the 20s.

There have been modifications and name changes but the 1920s version looks remarkably similar to the current model.

Like the old water-cooled 30, the 50 was originally designed for vehicle mounting. Like you I never saw them in straight leg infantry squads. Too durn heavy for that.
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