John Browning's light automatic rifle, designed to give US infantry an assault capability — one BAR-armed soldier advancing with automatic fire while riflemen provided cover. Introduced in 1918 with the AEF in France, it proved more useful as a light machine gun than an assault weapon. Served as the US Army's standard automatic weapon through WWII and Korea, organized one per 4-man fire team. Type: Machine Gun Action: Select-Fire Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1917, USA Weight: 124 oz Overall length: 44.25" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military