Original U.S. WWII AAF B-17 Bomber Tail Gunner .50 Caliber Ammunition Box U.S. Machine Guns This is definitely a carbine

This is definitely a carbine that saw significant use while in service

the barrel cluster still showing the "1859" Patent date

Strangely enough

with an overall length of 38 ¾"

Original U.S. WWII AAF B-17 Bomber Tail Gunner .50 Caliber Ammunition Box U.S. Machine Guns This is definitely a carbineOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good condition rare WWII Browning . 50 Caliber machine gun ammunition box for aircraft. Research indicates this was an ammo box that was used by tail gunners on the B 17 bomber and perhaps others as well. The box measures 18 x 19 x 6 . The side is marked with a bullet over: R. H. 50 CAL. 400 RDS And the side next to it is marked: 3 61305 1 (ill 79) AN 4250 There is no roller inside and some pieces are