The M1918A2 walnut buttstock is approximately one inch longer than the M1918 BAR buttstock. The BAR's rear sight scales were also modified to accommodate the newly standardized M2 Ball ammunition with its lighter, flat-base bullet. Additionally, a skid-footed bipod was fitted to the muzzle end of the barrel, magazine guides were added to the front of the trigger guard, the handguard was shortened, a heat shield was added to help the cooling process, a small separate stock rest (monopod) was included for attachment to the butt, and the weapon's role was changed to that of a squad light machine gun. The Springfield Armory rate reducer also provided two selectable rates of fully automatic fire only, activated by engaging the selector toggle. Expeditionary Corps in Europe as a replacement for the French-made Chauchat and M1909 Benet-Mercie machine guns.įinal development of the M1918A2 was authorized on 30 June 1938, The FN-designed pistol grip and rate-reducer mechanism with two rates of automatic fire was shelved in favor of a rate-reducer mechanism designed by Springfield Armory, and housed in the buttstock. 30-06 Springfield rifle cartridge and designed by John Browning in 1917 for the U.S.
Browning automatic rifle reproduction series#
The primary variant of the BAR series was the M1918, chambered for the. History of the BAR- The Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) was a family of United States automatic rifles and light machine guns used by the United States and numerous other countries during the 20th century. BARs have become extremely hard to find today, as these are totally un-importable due to being American returned goods and the barrel ban. This is a very fine display for the collector who might be contemplating one day constructing a semi auto or just to have as a genuine piece of U.S.
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 Parts set reassembled onto a BATF approved original demilled receiver complete with the with correct adjustable bipod, exceptional bakelite butt stock, flash hider, and live barrel together with a 20 round magazine! Just purchased from a private collection, this is an Original G.I.
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