M1918A2 MOR: How to Make a Non-NFA BAR

Published on September 24, 2025
Duration: 1:01

This video details the M1918 MOR, a rare, manually operated variant of the Browning BAR, with only 68 produced. It highlights how the rifle achieves Non-NFA status through a non-functional aesthetic gas tube and a solid receiver front, ensuring it can only fire one round at a time and must be manually cycled. The recoil spring is relocated to the buttstock, maintaining the BAR's appearance while complying with firearm regulations.

Quick Summary

The M1918 MOR is a rare, manually operated rifle that visually resembles the Browning M1918A2 BAR but is legally classified as Non-NFA. This is achieved through a non-functional aesthetic gas tube and a solid receiver front, preventing automatic fire and requiring manual cycling. Only 68 were produced, with its recoil spring moved to the buttstock.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the M1918 MOR
  2. 00:14Mechanical Differences and Gas System
  3. 00:26Trigger Group and Cycling Explained
  4. 00:44Design and NFA Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the M1918 MOR a Non-NFA firearm?

The M1918 MOR is a Non-NFA firearm because it is manually operated. It features an aesthetic gas tube with no functional gas piston and a solid receiver front, preventing semi-automatic or automatic fire and thus avoiding NFA regulation.

How many M1918 MOR rifles were produced?

Only 68 units of the M1918 MOR rifle were ever produced. This extremely limited production run makes it a highly rare and sought-after firearm among collectors and enthusiasts.

What is the primary visual difference between the M1918 MOR and the M1918A2 BAR?

Visually, the M1918 MOR is designed to closely resemble the M1918A2 BAR. However, the MOR lacks a functional gas system, featuring only an aesthetic gas tube, and is manually operated, unlike the gas-operated select-fire BAR.

Where is the recoil spring located in the M1918 MOR?

In the M1918 MOR, the recoil spring has been relocated to the buttstock. This modification is part of the design that allows the rifle to maintain the external appearance of a BAR while functioning as a manually operated firearm.

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