The Browning automatic rifle (BAR) is a family of American automatic rifles and machine guns used by the United States and numerous other countries during the 20th century.

The semi-auto BAR rifle has the strength to fire magnum cartridges with accuracy that rivals some bolt-actions.

Mar 10, 2020 · THE U.S. ARMY'S Browning Automatic Rifle, always known as the BAR, was one of the great infantry weapons of its day. The Browning Automatic Rifle served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts, and some are still in military service.

Mar 3, 2020 · Dubbed the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), Winchester was given the initial order for 25,000 BARs, and Gen. John J. Pershing’s troops began to take delivery of them in France in June 1918.

The Browning® BAR Mark III Semi-Auto Rifle features a gas-operated system with a multi-lug rotary bolt, capable of cycling standard or magnum cartridges reliably in extreme conditions.

The Browning BAR has a long standing tradition for achieving bolt action like accuracy in an autoloading rifle. Some of this is accounted for in the extreme level of precision and careful craftsmanship that goes into every rifle. But the design really sets it apart.

Browning automatic rifle (BAR), automatic rifle produced in the United States starting in 1918 and widely used in other countries as a light machine gun. The BAR is a gas-operated rifle invented by John M. Browning (1855–1926), an American gun designer.

Oct 31, 2016 · A product of the inventive genius of Bruce Browning, John M.’s grandson and the 4 th generation of Browning gun designers, today’s sporting BAR is magnum cartridge capable, highly accurate, soft recoiling and relentlessly reliable. Just like the one Bruce’s grandpa designed about 100 years ago.

Jan 15, 2024 · The Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) is a legendary American light machine gun/automatic rifle that was first developed during World War I. Design: Designed by John Browning in 1917-1918. Adoption: Adopted by the U.S. military in 1918. Service: Used in World War I, World War II, Korean War, and early stages of the Vietnam War.

Aug 1, 2024 · Brownings innovative semi-auto BAR rifle was introduced in 1967 and has remained a favorite among hunters ever since. We got a closer look at one of the earliest sporting BARs for some...