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MSRP:

$18900.00

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$18,900.00

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$21000.00

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Browning BAR M1918

Browning BAR M1918

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Designed by John Browning and produced initially by Colt, the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) saw service in World Wars I and II, the Korean War and the beginning of the Vietnam War. Its biggest foreign producer was FN who made many design changes with their final production model being the FN-D. The BAR during WWII was also manufactured by many other companies including, but not limited to, Marlin, Winchester, and even IBM.

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Browning BAR M1918 Specs

1 Brand

Colt

2 Category

Rifles

Technical Data

Caliber

.30-06 Springfield

Length

47"

Barrel Length

24"

Capacity

20 + 1

Weight

256 oz

Browning BAR M1918 Features

The Browning Atomatic Rifle model 1918 is a fully-automatic rifle that operates on a long-stroke gas piston driven lever-locked action.  The BAR fires from the open bolt and has a 3-position fire selector that allows the user to switch between safe, slow- and fast-fire modes.  This is achieved by switching a fire rate reducing mechanism on and off.  The BAR was built with a 24 inch barrel paired with a hooded front sight and a square-notch rear sight that could be flipped up to reveal an elevation-adjustable sight.

Browning BAR M1918 Ballistics

.30-06 Springfield Ballistic Data
Range (Yards) Drop (inches) Velocity Energy Wind drift (inches) Time (milliseconds)
0 0 0 0 0 0
50 0 0 0 0 0
100 0 0 0 0 0
150 0 0 0 0 0
200 0 0 0 0 0
250 0 0 0 0 0
300 0 0 0 0 0
350 0 0 0 0 0
400 0 0 0 0 0
450 0 0 0 0 0
500 0 0 0 0 0

Browning BAR M1918 Capacity

The BAR is chambered in .30-06 and feeds from 20-round detachable box magazines.  This low capacity was chosen for two reasons including the US War Department’s historied tradition of insisting that their war fighters conserve ammo.  The other reason for the short magazines is reloading: shorter magazines could easily be reloaded while the operator maintained a low profile to minimize getting domed by the enemy.


Measuring 47 inches long with an unloaded weight of 16 pounds, the BAR handles like a heavy rifle.  This allowed its users to keep up with the other troops that were rocking M1 garands and M1A1 Thompsons while offering full-power automatic fire.  While reloads were rather frequent in gun fights, the BAR allowed its operators to effectively execute the “fire and maneuver” combat doctrine that they adopted after WWI.

Browning BAR M1918 Mobility

Mobility

Browning BAR M1918 Ergonomics

Ergonomics
The BAR was originally designed with a traditional half-pistol grip that blended into the stock, and you definitely needed big hands to get a proper grip on it.  The non-reciprocating charging handle is located along the left side of the receiver with the safety selector sitting below, and the magazine release is located along the front wall of the inside of the trigger guard.  While the gun is definitely heavy for a rifle, its center of gravity is comfortably located just behind the back of the beefy handguard.

Browning BAR M1918 Fit & Finish

The patron saint of putting holes in things, John Moses Browning, had a very effective design policy when engineering and making any of his guns: “Design it strong enough so it works, then make it stronger than it needs to be.”  In this, the BAR is no different.  The BAR is made with hardened steel components with stainless steel internal components, and the stock and handguard are both cut from American walnut sealed with boiled linseed oil.


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How much is a Browning BAR M1918 worth?

In 2024 a new or used Browning BAR M1918 value varies depending on supply and demand. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Browning BAR M1918 and most rifles. The Price for a Browning BAR M1918 has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2024 compared to 2023.

Estimated New and Used Values for a Browning BAR M1918 Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Condition Trade-In Private Party Dealer
New In box $13,650.00 $17,850.00 $21,000.00
Excellent $12,600.00 $16,800.00 $18,900.00
Very Good $11,550.00 $16,800.00 $18,900.00
Good $10,500.00 $15,750.00 $17,850.00
Fair $7,350.00 $13,650.00 $16,800.00
Poor $5,250.00 $10,500.00 N/A

Gun Value Conditions explained:

New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Excellent - 95%+ condition with or without box.

Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Good - 80-90% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Fair - 30% - 80% condition, parts, and finish may or may not be original. Must function properly and shoot.

Poor - under 30% condition. Firearm has severe wear and tear, does not function, or is damaged.

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