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Desirable Group Industries Model 1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Extra Magazines - Serial no. 00086, 30-06 cal., 25 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured with a Group Industries receiver and military components, this is a commercial continuation of the Browning Automatic Rifle as used by US armed forces from World War II onward. First introduced at the tail end of World War One, the BAR was the forefather of the modern “squad automatic weapon” concept, a lightweight machine gun as an organic part of a small infantry unit, capable of maneuvering with the unit and of returning fire with a single operator without a field mount when needed. It would serve as a force multiplier for American infantry from 1918 up to the introduction of the M60 for Vietnam, serve with multiple American allies, and see less savory use during the “gangland” activities of the 1920s/1930s, including as a weapon of choice for notorious outlaws Bonnie & Clyde. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a “ROT II/8-52” barrel and Group-marked receiver, folding bipod, hardwood forearm and a synthetic buttstock with flip-up shoulder rest. The trigger group is configured
for semi-auto, full-auto, and safe, with the traditional spring loaded stop between full and safe. Matching serial number is present on the right side of the bolt assembly. Included with the BAR is a green canvas sling and three extra magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original parkerized finish, showing a brown patina on the flash hider, front sight base and gas system, mild handling marks, and light cycling wear. The otherwise very fine furniture shows some light scuffs and dents. Mechanically excellent. NOTE:
This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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