FN BAR

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FN M1930 BAR
Type Automatic rifle
Place of origin Flag of Belgium Belgium
Service history
In service 1930 to 1955
Used by Belgium, Poland, Germany, Sweden, China.
Wars World War II, Chinese Civil War.
Production history
Designed 1928
Produced 1930 to 1939
Number built ~24,000
Specifications
Weight 9,5 kg (empty)
Length 1110 mm
Barrel length 611 mm
Cartridge 7.92x57mm Mauser
Action gas operated
Rate of fire 300 to 650 round/min
Muzzle velocity 853 m/s
Feed system 20 round Magazine

The FN Model 30 Browning automatic rifle (Fusil-Mitrailleur Mle 30) was the Belgian-produced variant of the M1918 BAR, chambered for the German 7.92x57mm Mauser round. Also, the rifle grip was replaced by a pistol grip. The Model 30 was exported to China in 7.92mm and to Chile in 7mm. After World War II an improved design, the Type D, with a quick-change barrel was developed in .30-06. It remained in Belgian Army service along with the Model 30 until replaced by the FN MAG.

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