The original 1967 commercial BAR introduced semi-automatic big game hunting to American hunters. John Browning Jr. designed the gas-operated rotating bolt system that remains the basis for current BAR variants. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1967, Belgium Weight: 120 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Big Game, Collector Interest