Allied Armament M1919A4 30 Cal. 22” Semi-Auto Rifle Excellent WWII Repro

SOLD FOR: $4,000.00

LSB#: WY241104JS030

Make: Saginaw Steering Gear Div. General Motors Corporation

Model:  1919 A4

Serial Number: 401

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: .308 / 7.62×51

Action Type: Semi-Automatic

Markings: The right side plate of the receiver is marked “No. 401 U.S. INSP. /BROWNING SEMI AUTO GUN / U.S. CAL 30 M1919A4 /MFG BY Saginaw Steering Gear Div. General Motors Corporation”.

The rear sight is marked with the numbers “1-18” on the rear flat. Underneath the rear sight is marked “L”

The left side of the receiver is marked “7.62n”,

The muzzle is marked  “nn1.35”

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a flip-up blade and the rear sight is an adjustable aperture on a sliding leaf with a backup “peep” notch for backup rear sights. Rear sight is marked with the numbers “1-18” on the rear flat. Underneath the rear sight is marked “L”

Stock Configuration & Condition: The pistol grip is a checkered metal grip with zero surface wear. The single trigger is found on the back plate, just in front of the pistol grip with a safety nut that one turns to impede firing. The threads on all parts are sharp and adjustable. The grip rates in about excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish:  Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.10/10 bore rating on both barrels in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none

Our Assessment: No one wants to lug around 103 lbs of metal, water, and ammunition on a battlefield,  but that’s what many US GIs in World War I were stuck with: the 1917 Water-cooled Browning Machine Gun. Unfortunately for our forces, the much improved and much lighter M1919 wouldn’t come to fruition until after the Great War ended but it would see long-term use throughout World War II, Korea, and into Vietnam.

This Allied Armament 1919 A4 is built with a new right side plate, the part legally considered a “firearm” under US law, but uses original, vintage US GI parts on a new receiver made in a semi-auto configuration. Just like the original 1919s, these firearms are hefty, durable, and reliable, three things that make for an outstanding and memorable day at the range.

This 1919’s parts still have their like-new stiffness and it’s just begging to be taken out and put through its paces. You just need to bid on it and add it to your arsenal! So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition of the rifle in our high-quality photos. Good luck with your bid. -K.F.

Allied Armament M1919A4 30 Cal. 22” Semi-Auto Rifle Excellent WWII Repro
Allied Armament M1919A4 30 Cal. 22” Semi-Auto Rifle Excellent WWII Repro