Well, if you had given us which MODEL of the BAR, and the serial number, we could have told you. If you go to the website for Browning, under customer service, historical data, you can find the table for your model, and check the serial number range. That is, for the civilian sporting rifle. The light machine gun used by the military, also known as the BAR, is an entirely different matter.
no they are not made anymore
Your second year production BAR (1968) is going for 300 dollars in 60%original condition up to 600 dollars for one in mint 98% original condition.
The Suffix of M8 to the serial number dates your Browning BAR to the year 1968.
Your browning model bar which was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1969 is running between 400-600 dollars for a rifle with between 60%-95%original finish remaining,and a good bore.
With the serial number that provided,your Browning model BAR was produced in the year 1970.
The 2 letters in your serial number give it away.Your Browning BAR was made in the year 1985.
300-700 USD depending on condition, box, accessories, papers, etc..
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The M69 in the serial number dates your browning BAR to the year 1969.
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