The original Browning Automatic Rifle (sporting version) introduced gas-operated semi-automatic technology to American big-game hunters. The Grade I was the base walnut-and-blued-steel version of the BAR. Manufactured in Belgium by FN Herstal through the original production run. Considered a benchmark for gas-operated hunting rifle quality. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1967, Belgium Weight: 8.15 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Big Game