JOHN M. BROWNING (1855 - 1926) American firearms designer who developed myriad varieties of weapons, cartridges, and gun mechanisms, many of which are used in the U.S. military and elsewhere to this day. He is arguably one of the most important figures in the development of modern automatic and semi-automatic firearms. Very rare S.P. "Yours sincerely, J M Browning", 10" x 8" b/w, a full-length pose of Browning seated behind what appears to be a .30 caliber machine gun, boldly signed at lower-right. Fine condition, matted and framed. $1,500-2,500