Ohio Ordnance Works 1918A3 BAR .30-06 SLR Self Loading Semi Automatic Rifle
SOLD FOR: $5,425.00
LSB#: 241207AA250
Make: Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.
Model: 1918A3 U.S. Cal. 30 Self-Loading Rifle (Browning Automatic Rifle – BAR)
Serial Number: 4408
Year of Manufacture: 2014 to Present
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Adjustable Long-Stroke Gas Piston, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “MOD. 1918A3 U.S. CAL .30 / SELF LOADING RIFLE / OHIO ORDNANCE WORKS, INC. / CHARDON, OH / PATENT NO. 5614691 / SN – 4408”. The left of the receiver is marked “F” and “S” at the Fire and Safe positions of the safety lever.
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics:The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a banded base at the muzzle. The rear sight is a folding aperture sight, with dials that allow click-adjustment for windage and elevation. When folded down, the sight presents a “U”-notch to the shooter. The sight is mounted in a base with protective ears which is screw-set to the top-rear of the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The buttstock has a parkerized steel buttplate with a flip-up shoulder plate and a sling swivel (another sling swivel is mounted to the bottom of the piston tube forward of the forend). The wood is in excellent condition, showing minimal handling wear, with no cracks or chips. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the shoulder plate, 13 1/4″ to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes 2 Parkerized 20 round steel magazines in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows only minimal handling wear. The screw heads are sharp, and the pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes in its original shipping box with two 20-round magazines, a bipod, carry handle, sling, cleaning kit, and other accessories.
Our Assessment: The Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) is one of the most legendary firearms in U.S. military history, designed by John Moses Browning and first introduced in 1918 during the final months of World War I. The BAR was intended as a “walking fire” light machine gun, allowing troops to advance under suppressive fire. Its .30-06 Springfield chambering gave it formidable stopping power, and it quickly became a staple of U.S. forces.
By World War II, the BAR had evolved into the M1918A2, which was widely used by American infantry, particularly as a squad automatic weapon. Unlike belt-fed machine guns, the BAR was magazine-fed, providing mobility and firepower on the battlefield. It saw extensive service in key battles like Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Pacific campaign, proving indispensable for fire superiority in small-unit tactics. The BAR continued to serve through the Korean War and even into Vietnam, before finally being phased out in favor of more modern designs.
Ohio Ordnance Works has done an exceptional job in recreating this classic rifle with the 1918A3 SLR, a semi-automatic version that retains the aesthetics and legendary durability of the original while being accessible to civilian shooters. This rifle retains the tilting-lock, long-stroke gas-piston system of the original, ensuring reliable operation. Whether you’re a historical firearms enthusiast, collector, or shooter looking for an iconic and powerful rifle, this 1918A3 SLR represents an outstanding opportunity to own a piece of history. Please see our high-quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C
