The Mk II Safari refined the original BAR's gas system with a cross-bolt safety, improved trigger group, and internal magazine. Gloss blue, checkered walnut. The .243 Win variant was popular for deer and varmint hunters who wanted a semi-auto. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1993, Belgium Weight: 100 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting