Developed and introduced in 1917 (and designated the 1918 to prevent confusion with the Model 1917 machine gun), the Browning Automatic Rifle became a signature American weapon for generations, seeing limited action in World War I, on both sides of the law during the "Public Enemy" era of crime, and heavy use in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "W/(flaming bomb)/7-18" marked on the top front of the barrel with the flaming bomb Ordnance proof at the breech. A set of British proofs are present on the right side of the receiver and barrel, the latter also bearing caliber and pressure stamps. The top of the receiver bears the 5-line Winchester nomenclature ending in "PATENT APPLIED FOR", with "F A S" marked selector positions with the spring loaded catch to keep the operator from accidentally putting the rifle on "safe" when flipping to full automatic (actual mechanism is full auto and safe only, per later standards), and the early pattern trigger housing which has a set of retrofitted magazine guide "wings" introduced after World War I. Fitted World War II upgrades to included a smooth hardwood forearm and a smooth synthetic pistol grip stock with a steel buttplate and flip-up shoulder rest. Included with the lot are a swiveling bipod, canvas sling, "assistant gunner" style magazine belt, eleven extra magazines, a small leather parts box, tools, manuals and a leatherette covered transport case.

Very fine, with 80% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish, showing a number of light scratches around the gas cylinder retention pin, minor spotting and light handling marks overall. The trigger housing has a parkerized finish, with light handling marks, and the stock shows some light dings and scuffs. The case and accessories show mild wear. 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) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.