The Colt Model 1904 Maxim was the US military's first adopted machine gun, following 16 years of trials. Despite its advanced design for the era, including a massive muzzle booster and heavy barrel, bureaucratic delays and its extreme weight (142 lbs with tripod) limited its service. Most were eventually converted from .30-03 to .30-06 caliber.
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