XBR55 battle rifle

Overview

The prototype BR-55 Battle Rifle (likely referred to with an X for experimental XBR-55, BXR-55, BRX-55, etc.) 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 used during the Harvest event by Staff Sergeants' Avery J. Johnson and Nolan Byrne as well as their militia squads' marksmen during the year 2525.

Trivia

• The prototype Battle rifle has a 60 round magazine.
• This was the first weapon to be used against the Covenant and caused the first death of the aliens by the Humans.
• The finalized version of the rifle was tested at a Reach military facility codenamed "CASTLE".

See Also

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