Browning BAR First Generation .280 Rem Semi-Automatic Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Blued/Walnut, 1989
This 1989 Browning BAR First Generation stands out for its less common .280 Rem chambering paired with a 24-inch sporter-profile barrel. It features a deep blued finish, gloss walnut stock with cut checkering, open sights, and a 4-round capacity. The receiver is drilled and tapped with plug screws installed, offering flexible setup while keeping a clean presentation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor surface scratches are present on the metal in a few spots. The rifle remains clean overall.
What’s Included
- Browning BAR First Generation .280 Rem semi-automatic rifle
- Hooded ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight (installed)
- Sling swivel studs (installed)
- Factory rubber buttpad with black spacer (installed)
- Receiver plug screws installed in the drilled-and-tapped scope base holes
The First Generation BAR blends classic styling with proven semi-automatic performance. This example is chambered in .280 Remington, a less common and desirable configuration in this model, and uses a 24-inch sporter-profile barrel for balanced handling.
Its short-stroke gas piston system drives a multi-lug rotating bolt that locks into a barrel extension. The design incorporates a detachable box magazine retained within a hinged floorplate, with a push-button magazine release, and provides a 4-round capacity.
Sighting is straightforward with a ramped bead front sight under a protective hood and an adjustable rear sight mounted on the barrel. The receiver is drilled and tapped with plug screws installed, ready for scope base installation if desired.
Classic materials include a gloss-finished walnut stock with cut checkering, a straight comb, and a factory rubber buttpad with a black spacer. Sling swivel studs are installed, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches. The metal wears a traditional blued finish, including the receiver.