Magnum Research BFR

The Magnum Research BFR is a single-action revolver manufactured by Magnum Research. Modelled after the Colt Single Action Army, it is made from stainless steel and chambered for a number of very powerful pistol calibers, such as .500 S&W Magnum, as well as several calibers traditionally used in rifles, such as .30-30 WCF, .450 Marlin and .45-70 Government. The name "BFR" officially is an acronym for "Big Frame Revolver", although other meanings such as "Big Finest Revolver", "Biggest, Finest Revolver", and even "Big Fucking Revolver"[2][3] have also been used.[4]

BFR
A BFR chambered in .45/70 Govt with custom grips
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerMagnum Research
ManufacturerMagnum Research
Unit costUS$1,149 [1]
Specifications
Mass3.6–5.3 lb (1,600–2,400 g)
Length11.75–17.5 inches (298–444 mm)
Barrel length5.5 inches (140 mm) and 6.5 inches (170 mm) (short cylinder only), 7.5 inches (190 mm), or 10 inches (250 mm)
Width1.75 inches (44 mm)
Height6 inches (150 mm)
CartridgeVarious, see Available cartridges
ActionSingle action revolver
Feed system5-round cylinder

Available cartridges

The BFR comes in two basic models, one with a long cylinder for larger rifle cartridges, and one with a more traditional revolver cylinder length (called "short" by Magnum Research). Some models that use identical bores, such as the .45/70 and .450 Marlin, can be made with two cylinders for the same gun.[5]

These revolvers were originally made by D-MAX in Springfield, South Dakota, until Magnum Research bought them out.[6]

Long cylinder

Short cylinder
  • A BFR chambered in .44 Magnum with Bisley grips
    A BFR chambered in .44 Magnum with Bisley grips
  • A BFR chambered in .50 AE
    A BFR chambered in .50 AE
  • A BFR chambered in .30-30 WCF
    A BFR chambered in .30-30 WCF
  • A .30-30 WCF cartridge being loaded into a BFR
    A .30-30 WCF cartridge being loaded into a BFR

See also

References
  1. BFR data Archived 2011-03-09 at the Wayback Machine at Magnum Research web site
  2. Barrett, Mike. "Magnum Research BFR Revolvers". ChuckHawks.com. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  3. Prasac, Max (January 12, 2011). "Magnum Research BFR Review". American Hunter. NRA. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  4. Bodinson, Holt (1999). "Extreme Revolvers". Guns Magazine (3).
  5. Taffin, John (2004). "How Do You Spell Accurate?". American Handgunner Magazine. 30 (3).
  6. "BFR Single-Action Revolver". American Rifleman. September 25, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  7. Magnum Research, Inc. - BFR - Big Frame Revolver. Accessed: April 3, 2023.
  8. Michel, C.D. "Judging The Judges - Illegal Firearms in California?" (PDF). Calguns.net. Item (B)(1). p. 4. Retrieved 30 May 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  9. Quinn, Jeff (March 12, 2004). "BFR .50 Beowulf Revolver". Gunblast. Retrieved September 8, 2009.
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