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Post subject: MK19, 1010-01-126-9063, Machine Gun, Grenade, 40mm
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:56 pm
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Weapon Specifications NSN 1010-01-126-9063 Model Mk 19 Mod 3 Manufacturer Saco Inc. Caliber 40mm high-velocity Mechanism type full-auto blowback op. Magazine type ammo can Ammo capacity 48 or 32 rounds linked Rate of fire 325-375 rds per minute Weight (empty) 77.6 lbs Overall length 43.1 inches Barrel length 16.25 inches
Logistics: In-service Date 1981 Life expectancy 25,000 rounds Technical Manual # SW363-C3-MMM-020 Operator Manual # SW363-C3-MMM-010
Ammunition: high-explosive (M383 & M384), practice (M385 & M918), high-explosive dualpurpose (M430), and dummy (M922).
Discussion: The Mk 19 Mod 3 is an air-cooled, blowback-operated, link-belt-fed, vehicle or ground-mounted machine gun. It fires grenades from the open bolt position and is left-hand feed only.
Post subject: Re: MK19, 1010-01-126-9063, Machine Gun, Grenade, 40mm, MOD 3
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:42 pm
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"MK19 machine gun … tools every armorer needs" PS Magazine, Jan 2005
Dear Half-Mast, I think there are too many armorers who don't; have all t;he special tools needed to work on the MK19 machine gun. It would help if you would put a list of the special tools and their NSNs in PS so armorers would know what they're missing. Kent Hubert DOL Ft Richardson, AK
I have never seen this machine gun closer and I had no chance to use it. I have some problems in my design work and I need some answers. If some of you answer it I will be very happy.
My questions are:
1-Is it possible to charge this weapon manualy by using only one charging handle?
2- Is it enough to open the top cover around 35° during the charging process, I mean feeding the ammunition belt and placing the ammunition into the machine gun?
Best regards
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