The Browning BAR sporting rifles feature components made by Browning in Belgium and then final assembly is done at the Browning Viana works in Portugal.

Where is the Browning BAR made?

BELGIUM As indicated on the barrel inscriptions, the BAR is MADE IN BELGIUM -- ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL BY BROWNING VIANA. The BAR is the only current production Browning firearm falling into this category. The Belgium facilities have been part of the Browning tradition for over 120 years.

Is Browning BAR reliable?

Assuming you mean the Browning civilian BAR - they are excellent for hunting - a little heavy but very solid reliable dependable and accurate! The 30–06 is a tried and true big game cartridge capable of taking every big game animal in the North American continent including the big bears!

Do they still make Browning BAR?

These BAR rifles are in current production. In most cases you can expect to see them at your Browning dealer or have your dealer order one for you. Please note that all optics and accessories in photos are shown for illustrative purposes only.

Is Browning a US company?

Browning Arms Company (originally John Moses and Matthew Sandefur Browning Company) is an American marketer of firearms and fishing gear. The company was founded in Ogden, Utah, in 1878 by brothers John Moses Browning (1855–1926) and Matthew Sandefur Browning (1859–1923).

Who makes Browning BAR?

Browning Arms Company Browning BARManufacturerBrowning Arms CompanySpecifications (Current production BAR)Mass6–8 lb (2.7–3.6 kg)Length41–45 in (1,041–1,143 mm)11 more rows

What calibers does Browning BAR come in?

The current Browning BAR Mark II Safari is made in a range of popular calibers; . 243 Winchester, 25-06, . 270 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, . 308 Winchester, 30-06, .

Is a BAR a good hunting rifle?

Best semi-auto hunting rifle you can buy in long action hunting calibers in my opinion. Is it as accurate as a good bolt action rifle, no, but its good enough & most shoot sub minute of deer groups.

Was the bar used in Vietnam?

Although the weapon did see some action in World War I, the BAR did not become standard issue in the US Army until 1938, when it was issued to squads as a portable light machine gun. The BAR saw extensive service in both World War II and the Korean War and saw limited service in the Vietnam War.

What year was my Browning BAR made?

BAR High-Power RifleDateSerial Number Info1967-75M=BAR High Power Rifle Before 1969 the number after the M was the year. 1969-75 the number before the M was year1976-1992Serial Number Example: 137RT01001 This would be a BAR High Power Rifle, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.2 more rows

Where are browning a5s made?

Portugal As of 1983 it was well established as the second-best-selling auto-loading shotgun in U.S. history, after the Remington 1100. In 2014, Browning Arms released the A5, a recoil-operated shotgun with external resemblance to the Auto 5; it is manufactured in Viana, Portugal.

Is the Browning BAR legal in California?

Browning BAR hunting rifles (plus others) were safe from the California Assault Weapons Act, you arent. This means that literally millions of modern sporting rifles based on AR or AK platforms will be illegal.

Who made the bar?

John Browning M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle/Inventors

Did US soldiers use AK 47 in Vietnam?

While the Soviet Avtomat Kalashnikova has become the iconic weapon of bad guys in Hollywood blockbusters and big-budget video games, U.S. commandos made good use of the rugged rifles in Vietnam. “This resulted in the AK-47 being something of a prestige weapon.”