The M82A2 was a bullpup variant of the M82A1 designed to reduce overall length while retaining the full barrel. It never achieved widespread military adoption and was quietly discontinued, though it established Barrett's willingness to experiment with platform configurations. Examples are rare and highly sought by collectors. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .50 BMG Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1987, USA Weight: 608 oz Overall length: 46" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Anti-Materiel, Military Sniper