Manufactured by Group Industries of Louisville, Kentucky, the Model 1918A2 is a fine reproduction of the late-World War II Browning Automatic Rifle, using a combination of a new made, pre-'86 registered receiver and a selection of new and military surplus components. One of the signature automatic weapons of the United States from the 1920's onward, the BAR was one of the first light machine guns, and helped define the concept of the squad-level "automatic rifleman" as it stands in modern infantry combat doctrine. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a "HAS/1-54" marked barrel, four-line address, model and patent markings on top of the receiver, and a "ROT/ArmaSteel" trigger assembly. The gun is fitted with a three-position selector (semi-auto/full-auto/safe), with a spring-loaded lockout between the "full" and "safe" positions. Fitted with a checkered walnut forearm, a black fiberglass buttstock with flip-up shoulder rest, a folding metal bipod and a brown leather sling. Included with the rifle are ten extra magazines with a metal storage case, a pair of spare barrels, two spare trigger groups, two complete extra bipods and an assortment of small components.

Excellent, with 95% of the parkerized finish, showing some light handling marks overall. A small amount of rust is present on the front sight hood, with a darker, dull blue finish on the buttplate. The stock shows a number of scuffs and scratches, with a screw absent from the underside of the forearm. Spare components show wear appropriate to age, and one of the magazines has been altered to hold an unidentified shorter cartridge. Mechanically very good. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), Fully Automatic Weapon that is currently registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) that has been 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 478. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to understand and comply with relevant federal, state and local laws that regulate or forbid ownership of this item.