1080 LEGENDARY BARRETT M82A1 RIFLE WITH 4 MAGAZINES.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 3,500.00 USD
Estimated at 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Cal. 50BMG. S# 3776. Bbl. 29". The only place that the Barrett Model M82A1 is larger then the roles it plays on the big screen is surprisingly enough in real life. The brain child of Ronnie Barrett, the M82 came to life in 1982 w/ this version the M82A1 making its debut in 1986. By 1990 it was destined to be a permanent fixture in US service, having seen time in every conflict since. Chambered in the massive .50BMG (12.7x99 NATO) cartridge utilizing a short recoil, rotating bolt, semi automatic action. Weighing in at almost 33lbs. & just under 57" in length the iconic Short Recoil Semi Automatic (SRSA) plays a primary roll as anti material rifle w/ a secondary task of long distance explosive ordinance disposal (EOD). It utilizes a 29" free floating, fluted heavy bbl. that recoils upon firing through its 8 groove, right hand twist, 1:15 rifling, terminated w/ a massive, 4 chamber muzzle break to dampen felt recoil. It possesses a battle sighting system consisting of a flip up hooded post front sight w/ a folding adj. rear peep sight graduated from 100 to 1500 yds. In between the enormous 23" sight radius lies a 5.5" section of picatinny rail as well as a left side folding carry handle at approximately center of balance. Rounds are fed from a detachable 10 rd. mag. Flat black parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces. The integral receiver/stock terminates at the rear w/ a soft black rubber recoil pad while the front section incorporates a steel bipod, largely resembling the one utilized on the M60 GPMG. MAGS: 4-10rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory fitted Pelican 1750 hard case, & factory cleaning kit. CONDITION: original finish on exposed metal surfaces is complete and consistent showing only light signs of use such as brass strikes at ejection port & some thinning on areas of mechanical intervention. Some very light thinning on some high spots. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (24-1586/JZ). MODERN. $7,000-10,000.