This entry details the Colt Model 1904 Maxim, the first machine gun adopted by the US military, based on expert analysis from Forgotten Weapons. It covers historical context, production details, significant technical features like its heavy barrel and water jacket, and operational aspects including its complex rear sight and spade grips. The information highlights the gun's immense weight and the bureaucratic hurdles that affected its adoption and service.
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