Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 BAR Semi-Automatic Rifle

The Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) is a semi-automatic rifle that was introduced in 1996. It is designed to replicate the iconic Browning Automatic Rifle using a combination of newly manufactured receivers and surplus components from the original firearm.

The rifle features a blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight, allowing for accurate aiming. It also includes a hand-adjustable gas port, which allows the user to adjust the gas system to ensure reliable operation with different types of ammunition. The barrel is unmarked, and the receiver is marked with the model and caliber information, as well as the address of the manufacturer, which is “CHARDON, OH.” The receiver also bears the patent information and a unique four-digit serial number.

In terms of controls, the rifle has a two-position safety selector, which allows the shooter to choose between safe and fire modes. Additionally, it has a left-side cocking knob for operating the action of the rifle.

The 1918A3 BAR is equipped with a smooth hardwood forearm and buttstock, providing a comfortable grip for the shooter. It also has a swiveling carry handle for ease of transportation. The steel buttplate of the rifle features a flip-up shoulder rest, allowing the shooter to stabilize the rifle against their shoulder when firing.

Overall, the Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 BAR is a semi-automatic reproduction of the Browning Automatic Rifle, featuring a combination of new and surplus components to replicate the original design.

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