Description
Every once in a while a gun comes along that feels less like metal and more like a story. This Ohio Ordnance Works Colt M1918 BAR (semi-auto) is exactly that — a faithful, built-right reproduction of the WWII Browning Automatic Rifle, done as a limited-edition collector’s piece. It’s not full-auto, and that’s fine — what you get instead is the look, heft, and presence of the original with modern, safe handling.
The finish is proper military: Parkerized steel that looks and wears like the real deal. The walnut furniture is deep and warm, the kind of wood you want to run your thumb across while thinking about history and patience. The receiver carries Colt Hartford rollmarks for that period-correct touch, and even the fire selector markings have been treated with respect — they read like history notes, not cheap decoration.
This is a package that understands presentation. The custom Colt-labeled Negrini hard case is lined in blue velvet, fitted to the rifle, and built like it belongs in a museum display. Inside you get two 20-round magazines, an original-style leather sling (still sealed), a full cleaning kit with brushes and rod, a decorative Colt medallion, and factory paperwork. In other words: everything you need to show, store, and enjoy this rifle without hunting for missing bits later.
Handling it, you’ll appreciate the balance — it’s heavy in the right way, responsive where it counts, and honest about being a modern, semi-auto tribute rather than a pretend relic. If you collect military classics, if you care about authenticity, or if you just want a centerpiece that starts conversations, this Colt-marked M1918 BAR is the kind of piece that rarely shows up and rarely sticks around long.
