The Browning Automatic Rifle: How It Works (1925)

'The Browning Automatic Rifle' is a circa 1925 U.S. Army educational film, listed as Misc film #534 and U.S. Army Training of the Soldier film #38. This black-and-white animation explains the Browning Automatic Rifle's (BAR) mechanics, detailing the bolt's function, the gas-operated slide, the interaction of sear and trigger across rate-of-fire settings on the change lever, and remedies for stoppages. It also demonstrates firing positions, such as standing, kneeling, and prone. Designed for soldier training, the film provides a visual guide to the BAR's operation, a key infantry weapon introduced in 1918, showcasing early military instructional techniques.