Original U.S. WWII Browning Model 1918 Belt Filling Machine Loader with Transit Chest Japanese Documents and Books However further inspection showed a

However further inspection showed a faint JAPAN stamped on the crossguard

These correspond to the following measurements:

was the standard machine rifle or light machine gun of the French Army during World War I (1914-18)

and with Second Army's planned offensive drive on Metz canceled due to the 1918 Armistice with Germany

is the pyramid logo having the "+" mark on the front

Original U.S. WWII Browning Model 1918 Belt Filling Machine Loader with Transit Chest Japanese Documents and Books However further inspection showed aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Genuine USGI Browning Belt Loading Machine (Model of 1918). All steel construction, complete with the vertical feed chute and wood transit chest measuring 12 1 2" x 8 1 2" x 6 1 2". The feed chute or cartridge guide is the part that installs on top of the machine that the rounds are dropped into. Appears to be complete and functional, however, we have not tested it. Condition overall is very good, shows age, but more