Original U.S. WWII Browning Model 1918 Belt Filling Machine Loader with Transit Chest Original Antique Guns just beneath the throat:

just beneath the throat:

Six more flight prototypes and two static-test prototypes were prepared for further flight and system testing

"Kopfweite Grosse" means "Head Width" and "Stahlhaube Nr

There is some looseness to the hilt

Original U.S. WWII Browning Model 1918 Belt Filling Machine Loader with Transit Chest Original Antique Guns just beneath the throat:Original Item: Only One Available. Genuine USGI Browning Belt Loading Machine (Model of 1918). All steel construction, complete with the vertical feed chute and wood transit chest measuring 12 1 2" x 8 1 2" x 6 1 2". The feed chute or cartridge guide is the part that installs on top of the machine that the rounds are dropped into. Appears to be complete and functional, however, we have not tested it. Condition overall is very good, shows age, but more