1918A2 BAR and M14/M1AE2
When the US decided to cease production of the BAR it adopted the M14 which would serve in place of the M1 in Semi and the BAR in Full Auto. The last iteration had two modes of Full auto a slow rate approximately 400 rpm and a fast rate about 550 . Except for the US Marine BAR's which kept the semi only and full auto modes of the first BAR's
It was quickly found out that the M14 was to light for full auto fire with the 7.62X51 NATO cartridge. In an attempt to remedy the problem the E2 version was adopted with the addition of the pistol griped straight line heavier stock, add on muzzle break, front fold down grip and the bipod. It was provided with a selector switch where the operator could select either semi or full auto.Most M14's issued had the selector switched disabled so only semi auto fire could be had.
The M14/M1AE2 pictured was produced in Devine Texas as a full/semi auto M1A/M14.
The selector switch is pictured and fully operational. In the prone position using th bipod, stabilizer., and front paddle if the operator shoots 3-4 round burst the rifle is capable of decent controlled fire although not aas good as the BAR. All parts on this weapon except the receiver are genuine government contract (GI) parts
1918A2 BAR
1918A@ and M1AE2/M1AE2
M14 Selector Switch
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