Original WWII US Ordnance Brass Spider Sight B197187 Browning ANM2 Anti Aircraft For Sale

Up for sale is a rare, authentic piece of WWII military history: an original U.S. Ordnance brass "Spider Web" Anti-Aircraft Front Sight (Part Number B197187).

Originally designed for the Browning AN/M2 .30 caliber machine gun, these sights were essential for gunners tracking fast-moving aircraft targets. They were also frequently adapted for standard ground-based M1919 series weapons pressed into the anti-aircraft role.

Key Details:

• Part: Front Anti-Aircraft "Spider" Sight

• Part Number: B197187 (clearly stamped)

• Markings: Features the authentic U.S. Ordnance inspector/acceptance stamp directly below the part number.

• Material: Brass with steel wire reticle

• Condition Notes: The delicate internal wires are remarkably straight and fully intact, which is increasingly hard to find. The brass has developed a fantastic, unpolished patina.

This is a phenomenal find for WWII militaria collectors, owners of transferable Browning machine guns, or anyone completing a period-accurate vehicle/aircraft restoration.

Please carefully inspect all photos as they are part of the description, and feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchasing!