XBR55 battle rifle

Were you looking for the BR55 Battle Rifle, used in Halo 2, or the BR55HB SR Battle Rifle, used in Halo 3? The Prototype BR-55 Battle Rifle (likely referred to with an X for identifying it as an experimental weapon) is "a prototype long barreled weapon with an optical scope." The weapon fires 9.5MMx40 FMJ SAP ammunition from a 60 round magazine It was issued to Staff Sergeants Avery J. Johnson and Nolan Byrne as well as their militia squads' marksmen, Critchley and Jenkins by Lieutenant Commander Jilan al-Cygni for use during the Harvest event during the year 2525.

Trivia

 * This was the first weapon to be used against the Covenant and caused the first death of the aliens by the Humans.
 * The prototype resembles the BR55HB SR much more than the BR55 variation.
 * It has a range of at least 950 meters.

Related Pages

 * BR55 Battle Rifle (Halo 2)
 * BR55HB SR Battle Rifle (Halo 3)