10 most successful developments of John Browning.

John Browning at work

Designer and inventor John Browning - the author of the revolutionary innovations in the field of firearms. It was he who developed the guns used in the First and Second World Wars, and his guns are still installed on fighter jets and tanks of the US Army. On the day of the birth of the famous designer, who was born in Ogden, Utah, January 21, 1855, recall ten of its most successful developments
Winchester Model 1887

Before you develop your first gun Browning in 1886 he developed a rifle Winchester Model 1887 - it was the first successful weapon multiply charged gun. Browning originally proposed pump-action mechanism, but at the insistence of the Winchester company used the brand recognition of the company - a lever mechanism. It is this gun uses Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie "Terminator 2".
Winchester Model 1894

In 1894, Browning has created a rifle Winchester Model 1894, which has become a popular hunting rifle. Copies of this rifle at different times were given to US President John Calvin Coolidge, Garry Truman and Dwight David Eisenhower.

Browning M1900

John Browning became known for the creation of self-loading pistol mechanism, which was later embodied in the M1900, also known as "Browning №1». The pistol was developed in 1896 and was produced until 1912.
Browning Auto-5

In 1898, Browning shotgun introduced Browning Auto-5, the first successful in the history of the shotgun. The main feature of the gun at the time was the use of energy efficiency in the long barrel during recharging. Browning Auto-5 was one of the most successful and massive guns of the XX century.

Browning M1903

Browning then designed pistols Colt M1900 and Colt M1902, which has come to replace one of the most popular models of the inventor - Browning M1903. This gun was in service in Belgium, Spain, the Russian Empire and Nazi Germany.

Browning M1906

In 1905, Browning has developed a pocket pistol M1906. It was one of the pistols types permitted to buy and wear out failure officers of the Russian Imperial Army. There are also options with extended barrel in favor of cut-shutter casing.

Browning FN Model 1910

In 1910, Browning worked for FN and Colt pistol FN Model 1910 companies, producing up to 1983. It is because of this gun in 1914, Gavrilo Princip shot Archduke Ferdinand, which led to the beginning of the First World War.

Browning M1917

In 1917, Browning has developed a machine gun M1917, who was the US Army until the 70s. Americans used these weapons in the First and Second World Wars, as well as in Korea and Vietnam.

Browning M1918

A year later, Browning introduced the M1918 machine gun, which is supplied in different versions infantry, cavalry and police units. This rifle was fairly easy, making it easier for its portability, but powerful recoil and large size prevented the shooting from the hip.

Browning M2

At the end of World War I by John Browning developed the M2 machine gun, which is still in service in several countries. The effectiveness of machine gun largely ensured by the use of bullets such as .50 BMG, which are less exposed to the wind. M2 is effective against infantry, armored vehicles easily and aircraft at low altitudes. This machine gun with a telescopic sight is often used as a sniper rifle, and was mounted on tanks and fighter planes. The US Army M2 applied, including in Afghanistan and Iraq.