Browning BAR Type 1 And 2 "Old Style" Timing Latch
Product Description
Description: Browning BAR Type 1 And 2 "Old Style" Timing Latch. Only fits Browning BAR rifles manufactured prior to 1993.
Note: This is the "Old Style" timing latch, and it will only work with the original "Old Style" bolt sleeve.
Specifications
- Brand: Browning
- Caliber: .243 Win,.308 Win,.270 Win,.280 Rem,.30-06 Springfield,.300 Win Mag,7mm Rem Mag,.338 Win Mag
- Finish / Color: Matte Blued
- Firearm Type: Rifle
- Material: Steel
- Models Fit: Browning BAR
Know Your Gun
Browning BAR History
The production of the BAR high power rifle began in 1967 and lasted through 1992. The BAR Mark II series was introduced in 1993 and is still in production.
| Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
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| 1967-75 | |
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In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture: M=BAR High Power Rifle This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69M1000 = A 1969 BAR High Power rifle with a serial number of 1000. |
M=BAR High Power Rifle |
| 1976-1992 | |
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In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
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Serial Number Example: 137RT01001 This would be a BAR High Power Rifle, manufactured in 1977 with the serial number 01001. |
| 1993-1997 | |
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In 1993 Browning introduced the BAR Mark II series.
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Serial Number Example: 107NX01001 This would be a BAR Mark II Safari, manufactured in 1993 with the serial number 01001. |
| 1998 | |
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In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle.
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Serial Number Example: 311NN01001 This would be a BAR Mark II rifle, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001. |
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Browning BAR Mark II - Steel Receiver Browning BAR Mark II Lightweight - Aluminum Alloy Receiver |
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After using the above chart click on one of the following links to be directed to the appropriate category for your Browning BAR
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