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 a plain tubular flash hider threaded to the muzzle, "W/(flaming bomb)/11-18" marked on the top front of the barrel with eagle and flaming bomb Ordnance proofs at the breech. A British crown proof is stamped on the right of the receiver. The top of the receiver bears the 5-line Winchester nomenclature ending in "PATENT APPLIED FOR", serial number "83684", with "F A S" pattern (semi/full/safe) selector mechanism with the spring loaded catch to keep the operator from accidentally putting the rifle on "safe" when flipping to full automatic. Fitted with a checkered hardwood forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock with a steel buttplate.

Fine, retains 97% arsenal refinished blue finish over a few small patches of light pitting. Wood is also fine with crisp checkering in the forend showing a few small chipped square panels, a moderate crack on the left of the wrist area, some scattered scratches and handling marks, and defined edges. 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 478.