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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrett_M82
    Barrett M82 - Wikipedia
    TypeAnti-materiel rifle
    Place of originUnited States
    In service1989–present
    WarsThe Troubles · Soviet–Afghan War · Gulf War · Kosovo War · War in Afghanistan · Iraq War · Mexican Drug War · War in Iraq (2013–2017) · Second Libyan Civil War · Russo-Ukrainian War
    Overview

    Barrett Firearms Manufacturing was founded by Ronnie Barrett for the sole purpose of building semi-automatic rifles chambered for the powerful 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) ammunition, originally developed f… See more

    Variants

    • M82: 12.7×99mm Barrett M82 semi-automatic rifle.
    • M82A1: 12.7×99mm Barrett M82A1 semi-automatic rifle. Improved variant including redesigned muzzle brake.
    • M82A1A: 12.7×99mm Barrett M82A1 semi-automatic ri… See more

    M82 to M107

    The XM107 was originally intended to be a bolt-action sniper rifle, and the Barrett M95 was originally selected by the U.S. Army in a competition between such weapons. However, under the trials, the decision was made that t… See more

    Technical description

    The M82 is a short-recoil semi-automatic firearm. When the gun is fired, the barrel initially recoils for a short distance (about 1 inch (25 mm)), while being securely locked by the rotating bolt. After the short travel, the lower p… See more

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