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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 I, 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 “W/2-19” barrel, Group-marked receiver, 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, and an add on set of magazine well “guide wings”. Included with the item are a carry handle, cylindrical flash hider and folding bipod.
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Desirable Group Industries Model 1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle, Class III/ NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 00226, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
matte grey finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured with a Group Industries receiver and military
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