This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the M1918A2 BAR, specifically focusing on a "Non-NFA" variant manufactured by Group Industries. It explains how these were made manually operated to bypass NFA regulations for individuals like reenactors. The description also touches upon the transition to semiautomatic versions, like the M1918A3, after the Hughes Amendment and the subsequent business dealings of companies like Ohio Ordnance Works. The content highlights a fascinating niche in firearm history related to compliance and adaptation.
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores how to create a Non-NFA (National Firearms Act) version of the M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), produced by Ohio Ordnance. The content focuses on the technical aspects and legal considerations of modifying the iconic BAR to comply with current regulations, likely involving semi-automatic conversion. It touches upon the historical context of the BAR in WW2 and its significance.
This video delves into the history and development of the M1922 BAR Cavalry Light Machine Gun, a post-WWI evolution of the original M1918 BAR. Seeking to improve its effectiveness as a dynamic support weapon, the Infantry & Cavalry Board requested modifications. The M1922 featured a heavier, finned barrel for sustained fire and a bipod/monopod for stability. While larger magazines were experimented with, they were not adopted. Only 500 were produced by converting existing BARs. The M1922 was eventually superseded by the lighter M1918A1 and declared obsolete in 1941, with most being rebuilt into the M1918A2 for WWII. Surviving examples are exceptionally rare, with this being the only known privately held one.
This video delves into the Colt Automatic Machine Rifle, Model of 1919, presenting it as the first commercial BAR. It highlights its development after WWI secrecy, its near-identicality to the M1918 military version with minor differences, and its initial sales figures. The description details various calibers it was chambered in, including 6.5mm for FN export, .30-06, 7.92mm Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, 7mm Mauser, and .303 British for UK trials. It also notes that the featured example was rebuilt into an M1918A2 configuration, suggesting it's a project for restoration to its original Model 1919 state.
This video reviews the Ohio Ordnance HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle), a modernized take on the classic Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). It highlights the HCAR's improved controls, including an AK-style magazine release, thumb safety, and pistol grip, as well as its ability to mount modern accessories via Picatinny rails. The rifle is chambered in .30-06 and features a lighter construction compared to the original M1918A2 BAR. The reviewer concludes that while expensive and not a direct replacement for modern tactical rifles, the HCAR offers a fun and engaging shooting experience, emphasizing enjoyment over pure tactical utility.
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