Only about 16 lbs. Military people must be tougher than african hunters. A BAR with ammo weighed around 40 lbs with the BAR alone around 18lbs. They were carried ALL day and the game hunted (man) is probably the deadliest on earth. When I was in they were greatly appreciated although in all honesty no one really wanted to carry one. I had a Thompson which with clips was well over 15lbs.