EXCELLENT CONDITION, RARE & DESIRABLE ORIGINAL, DUAL FEED FN MINIMI MACHINE GUN. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER)

EXCELLENT CONDITION, RARE & DESIRABLE ORIGINAL, DUAL FEED FN MINIMI MACHINE GUN. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER)

03-2022 | Cal.5.56 NATO. | S# FN008958. | Bbl. 20″ over brake |

. A rare opportunity to own a functional piece of modern day U.S. Military hardware. The model name MINIMI derives from the French term “Mini Mitrailleuse”, translated to Mini Machine Gun. This gas operated long-stroke piston system, firing from an open bolt, was first introduced in 1974. It was officially adopted by the United States Military in 1982 & designated the Model M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). It was intended to bridge the gap between the heavy Light Machine Guns, such as the M60 while providing the firepower that a standard rifle could not achieve. Featuring a quick change barrel, to help sustain those heavier periods of fire while utilizing a dual feed mechanism, capable of feeding not only linked ammunition belts but retaining the ability to feed from the same box magazines as the M16. Several variations have been designed & adopted since its original inception, including the MK. 46 Mod 0/1, the MK. 48 Mod 0/1 & the shorter, lighter M249 Para. This example is marked “FN HERSTAL / MINIMI 5.56” w/ serial number on the left side of the receiver. NFA Registry indicates manufacturer as “FN (HERSTAL)”. Threaded barrel terminated w/ A2 style flash hider. Hooded post front sight. 6.5″ ventilated barrel shroud between front sight & receiver. Folding, extendable bipod mounted forward of front handguard. Folding carry handle forward of top cover. 6.75″ picatinny rail on top cover, forward of protected rear peep sight. Right side, non-reciprocating charging handle. Black plastic pistol grip. Fixed, black plastic shoulder stock w/ folding shoulder rest. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. STATUS: MODERN / CLASS III.