Description
Product Overview
Transform your .50 caliber M3 Aircraft Gun for ground firing like the iconic M2HB with our newly manufactured .50cal M3 Backplate featuring an integrated safety mechanism. Expertly modified using original M3 aircraft gun backplates enhanced by CNC waterjet precision, this component ensures optimal functionality and ease of operation. Clearly marked with “FIRE” in red and “SAFE” in white engraved text, this backplate provides clear visual cues for reliable and safe handling. These are currently only available for back order. Contact us to inquire on lead time.
Historical Significance
The Browning .50 caliber M3 Aircraft Gun, introduced during World War II, was an evolution of the legendary M2HB machine gun designed specifically for aerial combat. Renowned for its high rate of fire and reliability, the M3 was standard equipment for numerous American fighters and bombers. Historically, these aircraft-specific guns were not equipped for ground-based operations without significant modification. Our new-made M3 Backplate bridges this gap, allowing enthusiasts, collectors, and users to operate these iconic guns in a ground-fired configuration akin to the M2HB.
Precision Engineering and Safety
Manufactured from authentic M3 aircraft gun backplates and enhanced with CNC waterjet-cut components, each backplate offers unmatched precision, durability, and aesthetics. The built-in safety selector and clearly engraved indicators (“FIRE” in red and “SAFE” in white) provide easy visual confirmation, adding critical features previously unavailable on original aircraft-mounted guns. This attention to detail ensures users can handle their weapons safely and confidently in all ground applications.
Key Features
- Compatibility: Designed exclusively for .50cal M3 aircraft receivers.
- Enhanced Safety: Integrated safety selector clearly labeled “FIRE” (red) and “SAFE” (white).
- Original Components: Built using original M3 backplates modified with components cut using CNC waterjet technology.
- Historical Accuracy: Allows your M3 aircraft gun to function similarly to the legendary M2HB ground-based machine gun.
- Superior Craftsmanship: Precision-machined parts ensure a high-quality, functional, and visually appealing upgrade.
Why Choose Our .50cal M3 Backplate?
Our new-made .50cal M3 Backplate with safety provides firearm enthusiasts and collectors the unique opportunity to operate their historically significant M3 aircraft guns in a ground-based firing configuration. Ideal for collectors, reenactors, and military historians, this backplate combines the historical significance of WWII-era weaponry with the precision, safety, and reliability expected in modern firearms components.