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M1921 Browning machine gun
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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · United States · 1921
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M1921Browningmachinegun

M1921 Browning machine gun
M1921 Browning machine gun Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Penetration
55
Reliability
85
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
75
Mount Versatility
60
Controllability
70
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraInterwar Period
In service1921–1933
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
64
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
4/23
Interwar Period
69/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Penetration
55
Reliability
85
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
75
Mount Versatility
60
Controllability
70
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
M1921 Browning machine gun
Production
1921–1933
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · INTERWAR PERIOD
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1918
  • Service Entry Year1920
  • DesignerJohn Moses Browning
  • Weight (Empty)54.88 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUnited States Army, United States Navy
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity701 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1933
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1921Production started
  2. 1933Production ended
105
years in service
12
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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