Michael Bane blogged this photo of the original Barrett M82 Prototype. I think I prefer this design to the later production models. It has a mean badass look to it with the oversized charging handle and chunky stock.
Looks like it’s from Robocop.
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0Wonder how the muzzle brake change from the original model to now has affected recoil and accuracy, or if it was just a cost-saving idea.
0 0actually the large planes and angled ports of the later design worked better then the harmonica style and yes, they cost less to produce…win-win
1 0Aww they best sniper rifle ever!
1 1The prototype looks like it was built by Tony Stark to escape an Afghan cave. 
0 0SpudGun, thats what is reminded me of!!!!
0 0They should release a limited run on the originals for an anniversary model; 50 cal folk might be interested.
Also, making the M82A2 bazooka style one available for civilian purchase would be nice as well.
http://dogswar.ru/images/stories/svintovki/Barrett-M82A2.jpg
0 0Forgot the M107A1
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Looks like it’s from Robocop.
Wonder how the muzzle brake change from the original model to now has affected recoil and accuracy, or if it was just a cost-saving idea.
actually the large planes and angled ports of the later design worked better then the harmonica style and yes, they cost less to produce…win-win
Aww they best sniper rifle ever!
They should release a limited run on the originals for an anniversary model; 50 cal folk might be interested.
Also, making the M82A2 bazooka style one available for civilian purchase would be nice as well.
http://dogswar.ru/images/stories/svintovki/Barrett-M82A2.jpg
The prototype looks like it was built by Tony Stark to escape an Afghan cave.
SpudGun, thats what is reminded me of!!!!
Forgot the M107A1