How to Assemble and Disassemble an M2 .50 Cal Machine Gun | Marine Infantry Knowledge

An informative video explaining how to disassemble and assemble an M2 .50 Cal Machine Gun in order to better instruct Marines for the operating forces.

(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tanner Casares)

[jonwrathall]

During my time with the Rhodesian Army, 2 (Independent) Company Rhodesia Regiment based in Kariba, we were issued two of these - an M2 HB and a water cooled one. Unfortunately, we were never issued an operating manual so nobody knew how to strip, clean and reassemble either of them.

Luckily, I had a book titled "Infantry Weapons of the World". Using this book, we were able to strip, clean and reassemble the weapons without any problems.

[nicolasg]

Nice tutorial, I am in french Army and next week i will learn how to operate this weapon. I enjoyed to get my first lesson from a Marine.

[skiplp]

This was a great video. Remember that class well at the Basic School and at my first unit as a Doc with 5th Marines. Best weapon system ever created, that's why it has lasted the test of time.

[ProjecthuntanFish]

I remember in tank school falling asleep in the commanders MG class and having to stand at port arms holding the receiver end of the M85 .50 cal MG for like 15 minutes. I thought my arms were going to fall off, LOL

[MDMiller]

Proud to have been issued an M1 Garand in boot camp and field stripped it blindfolded.

[usmc-veteran-]

Great weapon. Take cover, if your receiving 50 Cal fire. Semper Fi

[Prince-rfim]

Hi from Ukraine ! I got this gun, really nice weapon btw - russian troops have no chance ;)

[jontillo]

Last time I did this was over 40 years ago, man do I feel old.

[bnyce]

Watching before my practical this week 💪🏽💪🏽 thank you

[Laotzu.Goldbug]

4:02 I know they have to show the "official" method in official videos like this, but in a field expedient situation when you don't have punches lying around is to take out the recoil spring and use the end of the guide rod to punch out that pin, it fits perfectly.

[undeaddreadlord]

Skipped a couple steps but overall pretty good. Maybe memory is rusty or something got updated. A lot of good facts and knowledge in here. I remember the horror story told to us as recruits. Whole squad wiped out because their main gunner couldn't get the maw duce up n running. Taliban captured it n used it on our friendlies. Long time ago, but to my knowledge the weapon system hasn't changed. Main reason I still carry a leather man to this day. Never know when a tool will fail and you have to adapt n improvise. Granted, I was handed some used n abused garbage but it's still good knowledge.

[milloexplorationvlogs]

LOL first time breaking down a .50 back in 2005 while our NCOs were screaming at us was pretty eventful, seeing how all of these steps i remembered under stress is pretty impressive lol I could never do that now haha

[Lupintherd.]

This weapon was first used in 1918 a 104 year old design that can't be surpassed

[michaelbyrneskiai]

Yeah I'm that guy hey Sarge I can't get my gun back together again lol

[lonniedufour]

Man I forgot a lot about the ole 50! Remember tearing em down all the way to the firing pin but don’t remember a lot of the step!😂 Old age I guess! I do remember that if it was cocked and you removed the back plate and tried to remove the spring under pressure, it just might go through your chest of face! 😮

[SWT]

I don't remember this being so complicated. 🤘🇺🇸

[elijahschott]

I can take this down in my sleep. Crew served weapons are 19K specialty. In the real world it can be disassembled and reassembled quickly. Go/Nogo head space and timing, United States Army Armor. Disabled Combat Veteran.

[futureu.smarine]

This is a amazing gun OOORAH!!!SEMPER FI!!!

[matthewdaub]

Troops on Ukraine watching this video trying to learn how to disassemble the m2 they were given from America.

[Bcowzz]

Civvy here. Thx for the info. Rah'