
The BAR (often known by its military designation of M1918) was designed by John Browning in 1917 for use in World War I by the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe as a replacement for the French-made rifles that they were first issued, though it did not come into everyday use until later.īrowning had been born in Utah in 1855 to a family affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (LDS). The BAR projectiles could also penetrate auto bodies. 30 caliber bullet and rapid fire ability.



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