The Browning BAR 4-Round Magazine .308 Win / .243 Win for BAR MKII Safari Short Action (112025011, UPC 023614975991) is a factory detachable box magazine built for Browning’s BAR Mark II Safari and Lightweight Stalker short-action rifles. It uses an offset, staggered box design with a formed steel body and feed lips, a black finish, and a 4-round capacity in standard calibers such as .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester. browning.com+2Cheaper Than Dirt+2
Model Identification and Platform Compatibility
This magazine is identified by the following catalog data:
Browning specifies that this magazine is:
This makes the 112025011 a direct OEM replacement or spare magazine for short-action BAR MKII Safari and Lightweight Stalker rifles chambered in compatible standard calibers.
Calibers, Capacity, and Feed Style
The 112025011 magazine is configured for several popular short-action cartridges:
Key functional characteristics:
The staggered box configuration and offset feed are designed to maintain reliable cartridge presentation to the BAR’s semi-automatic action while fitting inside the rifle’s hinged floorplate system.
Construction, Materials, and Finish
Browning describes the BAR MK2 Safari short-action magazines as using a formed metal body and feed lips with a durable black finish:
In the BAR MK2 magazine family, Browning lists general features including:
Staggered box magazine design
Formed steel body and feed lips
Polymer base plate and shoulder (noted for BAR MK2 rifle magazines as a group) browning.com+2browning.com+2
This construction provides a rigid feed structure and a finish intended to resist wear and corrosion in typical hunting and range environments.
Hinged Floorplate Interface and Detachable Design
A key design feature of the BAR system is the way the magazine interfaces with the rifle:
The BAR MKII uses a hinged floorplate, and the magazine is a detachable box that snaps onto this floorplate assembly. browning.com+2Palmetto State Armory+2
This arrangement allows shooters to:
Open the hinged floorplate.
Detach the empty magazine.
Attach a loaded magazine to the floorplate and close it for rapid reloading in the field.
Browning highlights that this system maintains the rifle’s classic appearance while providing the practicality of detachable magazines for hunting and general use. browning.com+2Palmetto State Armory+2
Dimensions, Weight, and Form Factor
From Browning’s specification sheet for the BAR Rifle Magazine – MK 2 Safari Short Action (item 112025011), the magazine has the following physical characteristics: browning.com
Height: 1.0 in
Length: 3.5 in
Width: 2.0 in
Weight: 6.4 oz
The compact dimensions are tuned to the BAR MKII’s short-action receiver and floorplate geometry, helping to maintain handling balance and minimizing additional bulk beyond the rifle’s factory configuration.
OEM Fit, Reliability, and Use Cases
As an OEM Browning part, the 112025011 magazine is manufactured to the same specifications and tolerances as the original equipment supplied with BAR MKII Safari short-action rifles:
Typical scenarios include big-game hunting with .243 Win or .308 Win where a pre-loaded, reliable magazine can reduce reload time and keep the rifle in service if the primary magazine is lost or damaged.
Technical Specifications (Summary)
Browning BAR MKII Safari Short Action Magazine – 4-Round .243 Win / .308 Win / 7mm-08 Rem
By combining a formed steel body, staggered box design, four-round capacity in standard short-action calibers, and direct compatibility with the Browning BAR MKII Safari short-action hinged floorplate system, the Browning BAR 4rd .308 Win / .243 Win Magazine (112025011) provides a technical OEM solution for users needing a reliable replacement or spare magazine for their BAR Mark II Safari and Lightweight Stalker rifles.
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