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Colt Browning Model 1928 7.65 Argentina

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:03:11 +0000

Does anybody know where I can sell a barrel for a watercooled Colt model 1928 Browning machine gun in 7.65x53mm Argentine caliber?

Thanks in advance for any info

McQueen "Sand Pebbles" & Cooper "For Whom The Bell Tolls" BAR Morphy's Auction

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:09:54 +0000

It's a Marlin-Rockwell.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_n__fantastic_gary_cooper___steve_mcqueen_film_pro-lot667612.aspx

WTB Transferable C&R M1917 / M1917A1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:37:19 +0000

I am looking to purchase a transferable C&R M1917 / M1917A1. I am not looking for a museum-quality gun, just so long as it has not been refinished outside of government ownership.

1918a2 30 round mags

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:15:51 +0000

Does the hcar 30 rounders fit in a 1918a2?

are their other 30 round options?

D.S. BAR 1918A2

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:32:28 +0000

Seller on Strum has a D.S. BAR up for 24k. A Google search is rather sparse for information on this. What makes a D.S significantly cheaper than other models hovering around 40?

'The Whole Nine Yards' Myth: Debunked by Firearms Expert Jonathan Ferguson

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:34:09 +0000

A myth that seems will never die.

BAR in French Service 1944

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:58:19 +0000

I have already posted this photo on the Thompson message board, but thought it may be of interest to those interested in the BAR.

The 13th Half Brigade of the Foreign Legion, (13e DBLE), fought right through 2nd World War with the Free French Forces from 1940. They were based in England for a period of time, following their evacuation from Norway, following the battle of Narvik.

In this picture, legionnaires of the 13e DBLE, are parading in Dijon, France; following the liberation of the city in Sept. 1944.

The third rank of legionnaires are carrying BARs on their shoulders.

Manual of instructions needed for 1917 heavy belt fed weapon model 1928

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:21:28 +0000

I am smart enough to know I do not know what I am doing A link for loading and safe operation is needed Buy or download Thanks

Polish Rkm wz.28

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:40:26 +0000

Does anyone out there have an Rkm wz.28 AKA Polish BAR? Curious how many are on the registry and how many transferables are the early FN / Colt manufactured. This one was taken from a German soldier and bought back from WWII.

Winchester BAR serial number sequence.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:25:07 +0000

Whats Serial Number did Winchester start with, When production began on the Browning Automatic Rifle, early 1918. Did they start with number one or number 100000? Does anyone know?

B A R receiver stamp ‘word’ change.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:06 +0000

Looking for info to establish when Browning changed the wording on the receiver on the ‘WW1 manufactured’. B A Rs. I’ve done a little research on Winchester manufactured guns (Colt and Marlin - Rockwell were the other two WW1 manufacturers) and I’ve found that the early guns we’re stamped ‘Browning Machine Rifle’ with the later ones being stamped ‘Browning Automatic Rifle’

Pictured are 2 receiver stamps serial numbers 101417 and 103990 showing the different wording. So the wording changed some time during the manufacture of the next 2573 guns IF they ran sequentially given that Winchester produced 47123 guns with assigned serial numbers 64001 - 200000 so there were gaps. Be really good to know the actual serial number that had the first revised stamp on the Winchester guns. Does anyone know if the Colt and Marlin - Rockwell had similar changes.

Thanks JD

Looking to buy this BAR; question on arsenal rebuild

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:43:18 +0000

I was offered this BAR for sale. Colt receiver (pretty early as well, serial 15XXX), barrel is aM-R 5-19 marked. All A2 upgrades present; butt stock, bipod, trigger group etc.

The RA marking on the signifies Rock Island Arsenal, right? But did they not stamp the date for the A2-update, or am I wrong in this?

Maybe a subjective question but how attractive would you say this gun is from a collectibility perspective? Is is priced very high, almost double what BARs go for here, when they show up (Europe). Supply is super limited to I try to get what I can find but this feels rather expensive. I have an original WW2 NESA without arsenal rebuild markings and one RT that was touched up in the sixties so this one would be a nice addition, despite the price.

Anything you can tell me about this is greatly appreciated; I am driving a couple hours to look at it on Wednesday.

BAR information

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:00:11 +0000

In the future, I am looking at diversifying from my usual interest, Thompsons.

So, I have been reading up on this board, about the BAR.

I found the attached BAR, manufactured by Winchester, for sale in the UK, hence it is deactivated.

The A2 being hand stamped, I presume indicates it was an original 1918 that was modified to A2 Specs during WW2. The serial no. leaves me a little confused, 100428. What serial no. did Winchester begin with their initial production?

As well as on the top of the receiver, under the manufacturer's details, are the BAR serial numbers marked elsewhere?

Appreciate any help with this information.

Richard

Manufacturing the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) - ORIGINAL FOOTAGE

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:45:49 +0000

I found this very interesting:

BARs at auction

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:28:22 +0000

Centurion has 2 in the current auction.

The Winchester Browning Machine Rifle should be self explanatory although the description as an A2 is questionable

https://centurionauctions.hibid.com/lot/277631910/winchester-m1918a2-browning-automatic-rifle

The Chasan BAR needed a little clarification since the receiver reads NESA as well as Chasan. I got an email from Centurion that explained. Chasan built the gun on an unserialized NESA receiver using all GI parts then registered it. It's not a REWAT.

https://centurionauctions.hibid.com/lot/277631909/chasan-m1918a2-browning-automatic-rifle

Swedish Kulspruta M/36 Parts Kit

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:48:09 +0000

I am looking to purchase a Swedish Kulspruta M/36 parts kit or semi auto build. This is the Swedish KSP Browning M1917A1 variant. Caliber does not matter: 8x63, 6.5, 7.62, etc. I would prefer with mount but not required. I am open to shipping, or will drive any distance for pickup if required. Please reach out via PM. Thank you.

Ammo for bar

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:54:33 +0000

Thinking about buying a bar sample. I have no knowledge on them. Will they run any 30-06 ammo? Or are they specific like a m1 garand? is the gas system adjustable ?

Will it run modern 30/06 hunting ammo and m1 garand 30-06 loads?

WTS .308 links for the 1919A4

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:16:13 +0000

Have 500 .308 links for the 1919A all in good condition, no rust. Mostly Isreali, some marked M5, 7.62, M2A3 ect. All .308, NO USGI. These are getting hard to find.

$250 Shipped via USPS Priority Flat Rate Box.

Royal typewriter 1918a2 presample

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:54:20 +0000

Just got it today. Spent 4 hours removing 70 years of cosmo. From dry firing it it appears someone put a 1918 trigger group in it. F is semi and A is full auto.

Gas knob question. I assume tightest position is more gas and loosest position releases more gas ? So testing my ammo I’d want it on the most open position. Looking down on it - counter clockwise furthest spot?

Winchester BAR (BMR) on Gunbroker, C&R with movie history

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:38:47 +0000

Not mine - just happened on this on Gunbroker. Penny auction for a Winchester M1918 (marked Machine Rifle) with movie provenance. Shooting alot of blanks can be hard on the barrel so the inside and gas regulator may be in poor condition. The current price is not bad for a C&R gun (REWAT). I find the REWAT status interesting, like most BARs not modified to A2 spec the receiver has crown proofs indicating it was sent to the UK as lend/lease during WW2 and likely used by their Home Guard for homeland defense. In that case it would likely not be a bring back.

TRANSFERABLE Winchester 1918 BAR REWAT Browning 30-06 Movie Gun C&R eForm-3 - Machine Guns at GunBroker.com : 1113579468

BAR receiver steel

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:22:56 +0000

Does anyone know what grade/alloy of steel was used for M1918 and M1918A2 BAR receivers?

I know that later the A2 receivers were machined malleable iron castings, and also some were

fabricated using "Armasteel" but I am looking for the original steel alloy. The BAR receivers

I have tested were not hardened anywhere at all. Plus the gun was first designed and manufactured

(1918) before alloy steels (4130, 4140, 8620, etc.) existed. The bolt supports are quite hard, but they

were probably case hardened back then, and they are separate parts riveted into the receiver. Any

help is appreciated.

Bob

Bonnie and Clyde NRA wall art

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:20:27 +0000

I have a unique item that I’m trying to get a base for pricing on for a friend. It’s one of the NRA wall art sets that has a fired case and bullet from a Clyde Barrow BAR. They only did 150 of these and this one is number 92. Can anyone help with value on it? Its brand new, in the box, never put on a wall.

Looking for extra BAR magazines

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:58:22 +0000

I stored away all my mags and I need to send some off with a BAR I sold. I need to find 10-12 magazines in good condition. PM me if your can help.

Thanks - Chappy

The Colt 1924 water cooled…runs well!!

Sun, 18 May 2025 12:31:42 +0000

This past Friday, I brought out the 1924 Colt Commercial water cooled from Sing-Sing prison and for the first time in 65+ years, put water in the jacket and let it rip….we put 1,000 rds of Greek HXP through the gun with zero stoppages….the gun runs great, looks and sounds amazing as well. Now it’s time to clean it all up and put it in my office to rest for awhile. It’s not one I will take out and shoot all the time.

WTS - Twin Mounted Browning AN-M2 30 Cal Machine Guns (Transferable) - $58,500

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:17:23 +0000

This sale is for the following:

Two AN-M2 30 caliber Browning machine guns that are fully transferbable. One is Buffalo Arms, the other is Savage Arms. They are currently going through a Form 4 transfer to my FFL from the estate of the previous owner. Once the Form 4 is complete, they will be available via a Form 3 or Form 4 transfer.

This also includes the twin mount they are attached to. This mount appears to mostly match the Douglas Dauntless twin rear gunner mount with some modifications around the trigger mechanism.

Any photos or videos you see with them on a tripod, please note the tripod is not included in the sale.

The general history on the firearms is unknown. The Buffalo Arms unit was received from Collectors Corner in Chardon, Ohio in 1988 and the Savage Arms one from the same place in 1987. Unfortunately the owner didn't pass on any information to his family before passing.

They were both broken down, cleaned and reviewed. I conducted testing on both guns individually and together in the mount. No issue with firing or cycling. The firearms are sold as is.

If you have any questions, please message me here or contact me at sales@malicoindustries.com.

Detailed photos here - AN-M2 Photos

Video of test firing here - AN-M2 Test Videos