Breda 8 mm Machine Gun

The Mitragliatrice Breda calibro 8 modello 37 (commonly known as the Breda mod. 37 or simply Breda 37) was an Italian Medium machine gun produced by Breda and adopted in 1937 by the Royal Italian Army. It was the standard machine gun for the Royal Italian Army during World War II and continued to be used by the Italian Army after the conflict. The Breda 37 was meant as Company / Battalion support as compared to the more troublesome Breda 30 meant for squad/platoon support and proved far more effective in combat. Production ended in 1943, but it was still used as a standard machine gun after the war. This is an excellent WW2 era Breda Mod.37 Medium Machine Gun with tripod. It is fitted with flip up long-range sight. The machine gun retains its original finish. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2021 the weapon’s fire lever moves. The gun has manufacturer, model designation, numbers and 1939 date on the frame & measures 50” overall length. The tripod which has graduated angle of fire indicator markings is in excellent original condition and retains all of its original green paint. The tripod is numbered N10758 and has its original manufacturer’s identification plate dated 1938 (illustrated). The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate. Due to size & weight the price of delivery will be within the UK only by arrangement and at cost. D 1472.