The Browning Automatic Rifle, used as a squad automatic weapon in both World Wars. Designed to provide walking-fire capability for infantry assaults. Served as the US Army's primary light automatic rifle through Korea. Type: Rifle Action: Automatic Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1918, USA Weight: 336 oz Overall length: 47.8" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Support, Military, Automatic Rifle