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Title:	GUN, MACHINE -  U.S. MACHINE GUN T58 .60 SN# 7160416
Maker/Manufacturer:	ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL
Date of Manufacture:	1951
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 2830
Measurements:	OL:142.2CM 56" BL:

Object Description:

U.S. MACHINE GUN T58 .60 SN# 7160416
Manufactured Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Il. - Short aircraft cannon based on the T17E5 with firing solenoid removed from rear of gun and placed on side, removal of electric charger, shortening of buffer. Weapon has a pneumatic buffer.

Markings:
Receiver: 7160416 - R.I.A.
Feed housing: 821. 572/NGFS 54. 606A-1/A3 NGF. T1063.
Barrel jacket: 6/1/67.

Notes: "Gun, Machine, Caliber .60 T58. Short aircraft gun with barrel and bolt action similar to the T17 series but having an externally driven feeder for electric primed ammunition. Proposed rate of fire 1,000 rounds-per-minute minimum." - Chinn

References:
Chinn, George M. THE MACHINE GUN. Vol. III. Department of the Navy. Washington, D.C. 1953.