1918 BAR Build

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[IRONWILL]

I have a BAR ive own two neither had a fs , I'm not sure if they were issued with one I know they make or made one for it but I cant remember seeing a pics of one in the field with fs

Good luck on your build , also I think BMG has parts

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Now that I had these parts it was time to get the rest of the parts. I poked and checked and researched. I finally decided to get a couple parts from Numerich arms. They are very limited on their stock but at least I could start with a couple more pieces. Now I'm waiting for those in the mail.

I called BMG parts to check on the rest of the parts to complete the project and I think the gentleman can sniff out a sucker even over the phone. After a brief chat of the parts I needed and the ones he had, we made a deal. I will shortly have the remainder of the parts to complete the BAR along with a FAT credit card bill, and a LOT of explaining to do with the wife.

I'll be sharing more photos as soon as the parts arrive.

[Shiloh]

I have a BAR ive own two neither had a fs , I'm not sure if they were issued with one I know they make or made on for it but I cant remember seeing a pics of one in the field with fs

Good luck on your build , also I think BMG has parts

Thanks.

As far as the flash hider goes, If you want a bi-pod on the gun you'll need this part. As far as in the field goes, you can see a many Marine in the Higgins boats and AmTracks with the rifle fully geared up while landing on the islands in the Pacific, but when you see videos of them fighting inland, all of the extra weight was removed to make the gun as light as possible. There went the bipod, flash hider, front sight cover, and carry handle.

[CAL.BAR]

I have an OOW BAR and love it. Paid $4k years ago for it. Yes, they are expensive, but I can't see how parting it out is going to save you ANY money. $2,500.00 for the receiver only leaves you with about $1,500.00 for all the other parts. I suspect by the time you find them all, buy them all and have them all shipped to you separately, you will pay the full $4K or more. AND... after that, you will find that the .30-06 for it runs .60 to a buck a round. So if $$ is you issue, the BAR isn't the gun for you anyway.

[Shiloh]

I have an OOW BAR and love it. Paid $4k years ago for it. Yes, they are expensive, but I can't see how parting it out is going to save you ANY money. $2,500.00 for the receiver only leaves you with about $1,500.00 for all the other parts. I suspect by the time you find them all, buy them all and have them all shipped to you separately, you will pay the full $4K or more. AND... after that, you will find that the .30-06 for it runs .60 to a buck a round. So if $$ is you issue, the BAR isn't the gun for you anyway.

[Jjwisled]

Looks like a great project!! Congratulations, looking forward to seeing pics

[GMG]

Congrats on your determination to finish this project.

You mentioned Higgins boats in an above post, we that ran them, called them peter boats. Actually LCVP'S for the smaller craft and LCM'S or mike boats for the larger.

From todays perspective, an antique way too fight a war.

[BrokerB]

it is a beautiful looking rifle, kind of like a mustang, corsair,spitfire,p38

[Enfield47]

That will be an interesting build. Please post pics as it progresses.

[Alan Block]

Do these replicas fire 'open bolt'?

[BrokerB]

cant own an open bolt....well maybe.unless maybe NFA

[SonofWWIIDI]

I look forward to seeing the pics and reading the range report of the completed project.

I'm jealous!

[gibbet]

Thanks.

As far as the flash hider goes, If you want a bi-pod on the gun you'll need this part. As far as in the field goes, you can see a many Marine in the Higgins boats and AmTracks with the rifle fully geared up while landing on the islands in the Pacific, but when you see videos of them fighting inland, all of the extra weight was removed to make the gun as light as possible. There went the bipod, flash hider, front sight cover, and carry handle.

I have plans for a 1918a2 flash hider conversion to a muzzle break so you can attach the bipod and keep it looking normal with all the pieces attached. Practical Solutions built the break. Pm me if you want to see it, i hated the look of a cut-off flash hider....good luck.