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Title:	GUN, MACHINE -  U.S. MACHINE GUN T52E4 .30 (T65) SN# 5
Maker/Manufacturer:	BRIDGE TOOL & DIE WORKS
Date of Manufacture:	1954-1955
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 2860
Measurements:	OL:111.1CM 43 3/4" BL: 55.8CM 22"

Object Description:

U.S. MACHINE GUN T52E4 .30 (T65) SN# 5
Manufactured by Bridge Tool & Die Works, Philadelphia, Pa. - T52E4 machine gun. Gas expansion operation, rotating bolt lock. Muzzle velocity 2760 fps. Cyclic rate of fire: 675 rpm. Weapon is a progressively improved version based upon the experimental guns 7.92mm T44, .30 T52, .30 T52E1, and the .30 T52E3. Receiver cover difficult to open otherwise weapon complete and in very good condition.

Markings:
Receiver: LIGHT MACHINE GUN/T-52E4-NO.5/BRIDGE TOOL & DIE WORKS/PHILA. PA.

Weapon transferred to the Museum on 30 JUly 1956.

References:
See, Govt. Contract No. DA-36-034-ORD-1202.