Browning BAR High-Power Type II Grade I .30-06 Semi-Auto, 22 in Barrel, Blued, 1982 Belgian Made/Assembled in Portugal
This 1982 Browning BAR High-Power Grade I in .30-06 Springfield is a Type II-era rifle with classic features and desirable markings. It has a 22 in steel barrel, a blued steel receiver that is drilled and tapped with plug screws, and open sights with a Williams rear and hooded ramp front. High-gloss checkered walnut furniture and clear Belgian/Portuguese rollmarks add to its appeal for shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The bore is clean with lands and grooves showing minor wear. The bolt face shows very minor wear and usage marks. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Browning BAR High-Power Grade I .30-06 rifle
Built in the Type II era and dated by serial code to 1982, this BAR carries factory markings reading "Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM – ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL." It features a blued steel receiver and 22 in steel barrel with the correct Belgian/Portuguese production identifiers.
The rifle is chambered in .30-06 Springfield and uses Browning’s gas-operated, semi-automatic action with right-side ejection. Capacity is 4+1, feeding from a detachable box magazine retained within a hinged floorplate. The magazine release is integrated into the floorplate assembly, and the operating handle is the round, grooved type.
Sighting equipment includes a hooded ramp front and a Williams rear open sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped and currently fitted with plug screws, providing a clean top profile as configured.
The stock set is high-gloss walnut with cut checkering, a pistol grip, and a long forend. It is fitted with sling-swivel studs and a metal buttplate, with a 14.0 in length of pull that complements the rifle’s full-size profile and handling.