Very nice EU-Deactivated Breda M37 (original one) The Mitragliatrice Breda calibro 8 modello 37 (commonly known as the Breda mod. 37 or simply Breda 37) was an Italian heavy machine gun produced by Breda and adopted in 1937 by the Royal Italian Army. It was the standard machine gun for the Royal Italian Army during World War II, and continued to be used by the Italian Army after the conflict. The Breda 37 was meant as company/battalion support as compared to the more troublesome Breda 30 meant for squad/platoon support, and proved far more effective in combat, though possessing some of the same problematic features of Breda 30. In service 1937–1960s Manufacturer Breda Meccanica Bresciana Weight 19.4 + 18.8 kg (43 + 41 lb) (weapon+tripod) Length 1,270 mm (50 in) Cartridge 8×59mm RB Breda or 7.92×57mm Mauser Caliber 8 mm or 7.92 mm Action Gas-operated Rate of fire 450 rds/min theoretical, 200 rds/min practical Muzzle velocity 800 metres per second (2,600 ft/s) Effective firing range 800–1,000 m (870–1,090 yd) Condition: Like New,sold with the Tripod