
Own a pristine piece of American military history with this authentic USGI 20-round magazine for the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), preserved in its original factory wrapping. Designed by John M. Browning in 1917, the BAR was the cornerstone of U.S. squad automatic fire from World War I through Vietnam, delivering relentless .30-06 Springfield firepower. This brand-new, unissued surplus magazine, straight from U.S. Government Issue stocks, is a perfect fit for the original M1918, M1918A2, and compatible modern reproductions like the Ohio Ordnance HCAR, ensuring flawless performance for collectors, reenactors, or shooting enthusiasts.Forged from rugged stamped steel, this double-stack box magazine reflects the BAR’s legendary durability and battlefield-proven design. Still sealed in its original WWII-era packaging, it offers unmatched authenticity and collectible value, with pristine phosphate or blued finishes untouched by time. Ideal for 20 rounds of .30-06, it balances firepower and portability, embodying the BAR’s role as a lightweight automatic rifle. Whether displayed as a museum-grade artifact or loaded for the range, this magazine is a rare opportunity to own a mint-condition piece of the BAR’s legacy. Secure this unopened USGI treasure and connect with the Doughboys and GIs who wielded it in history’s greatest conflicts.
Product Specifications
Specification
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Details
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Caliber
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.30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm)
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Capacity
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20 rounds
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Material
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Stamped steel body and feed lips
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Finish
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Phosphate (Parkerized) or blued (unissued)
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Type
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Detachable double-stack box magazine
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Compatibility
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Original M1918/M1918A2 BAR; select reproductions (e.g., Ohio Ordnance HCAR in .30-06 mode)
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Dimensions
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Approximately 5.5" L × 1.5" W × 1" H (loaded)
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Weight (Empty)
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~0.8 lbs
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Weight (Loaded)
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~2.5 lbs (with standard .30-06 ball ammo)
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Condition
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New, unissued in original WWII-era wrapping
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Origin
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United States (WWII-era production)
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