Magnum Research BFR

Magnum Research BFR
BFR
BFR 45-70 1.jpg
BFR in .45/70 Govt with custom grips
Type Revolver
Place of origin  United States
Production history
Designer Magnum Research
Manufacturer Magnum Research
Unit cost US$930 [1]
Specifications
Weight 3.6lb - 5.3lb (1633g - 2404g)
Length 12.75inches - 17.5inches (324mm - 445mm)
Barrel length 6.5inches (165mm) (Short cylinder only), 7.5inches (191mm), or 10inches (254mm)
Width 1.75inches (44mm)
Height 6inches (152mm)
Cartridge Various see Available Cartridges
Action Single action revolver
Feed system 5-round cylinder

The Magnum Research BFR is a single-action revolver manufactured by Magnum Research. It is made from stainless steel and is manufactured in a variety of heavy calibers, such as .500 S&W Magnum, including some traditional rifle cartridges, such as the .30-30 and .45-70/.450 Marlin. The name "BFR" officially is an acronym for "Big Frame Revolver". However, collectors and large-caliber enthusiasts have been known to misinterpret the acronym,[2], often in humorous reference to the Doom series.

Contents

Available Cartridges

The BFR comes in two basic models, one with a long cylinder for big rifle cartridges, and one with a more traditional revolver cylinder length (called "short" by Magnum Research). Note that some models that use identical bores such as the .45/70 and .450 Marlin can be made with two cylinders for the same gun.[3]

Magnum Research makes these guns in custom calibers and discourages the use of most rimless cartridges in their revolvers due to mechanical issues. The BFR can be customized for the .50 Beowulf cartridge.[4] These pistols were originally made by DMAX in Springfield SD until Magnum Research bought them out.

Long Cylinder

Short Cylinder

See also

References

  1. ^ BFR data at Magnum Research web site
  2. ^ Bodinson, Holt (1999). "Extreme Revolvers". Guns Magazine (3). 
  3. ^ Taffin, John (2004). "How Do You Spell Accurate?". American Handgunner Magazine 30 (3). 
  4. ^ Quinn, Jeff (12 March 2004). "BFR .50 Beowulf Revolver". Gunblast. http://www.gunblast.com/BFR-50Beowulf.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-08. 

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