M82

The M82 is a recoil-operated, semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle developed by the American Barrett Firearms Manufacturing company. A heavy SASR (Special Application Scoped Rifle), it is used by many units and armies around the world. It is also called the "Light Fifty" for its .50 caliber BMG (12.7 mm) chambering. The weapon is found in two variants—the original M82A1 (and A3) and the bullpup M82A2. The M82A2 is no longer manufactured, though the XM500 can be seen as its successor.

Battlefield 2
The M82A1 seems to be a weapon which was cut midway through Battlefield 2's development. It has a different texture sheet and animations than the M95, which is a similar weapon. In addition, the horizontal line on its scope is shorter on both sides. Its file directories lack the "sounds" and "ai" files of the other weapons, but it did have its animations and meshes. Unlike another cut item, the M82A1 is replaced by another weapon when the files are modified to include it in the game. However, its icon is still visible, both in the kit selection screen and from the BFHQ screen. On the BFHQ screen, its title is "M95" and its description is that of the Jackhammer.

3D modeling
450px|Video display different angles of the M82

Battlefield Play4Free
"The M82A3 is an updated version of the M82 .50 caliber sniper rifle. Unlike the similar M95, the M82A3 is semi-automatic and has a longer non-bullpup configuration. This semi-automatic sniper rifle, has extremely high power, its bullets can penetrate bullet-proof glass like it's made of tissue paper even at range. It is used by many units and armies around the world for counter sniper and anti vehicle operations, being able to cause massive damage to infantry and tear through light vehicle chassis' and engines."

- In-Game Description

The M82A3 Semi-automatic primary weapon for the Reconkit

Battlefield 3
 The M82A3 is featured in Battlefield 3. It only appears during the singleplayer campaign. It has a 10-round magazine, semi-automatic fire mode, and extremely high power. It is only usable during the mission Kaffarov, where it is automatically equipped by Dimitri Mayakovsky after taking out a sniper in a fist-fight. Unlike the other weapons in the game, it has no name or pickup icon. The weapon comes equipped with an infrared scope.

Trivia

 * The M82A3's game files in Battlefield 3 contain all of the necessary files for customization in multiplayer -- all of the attachments in-game are included in its file directories. Meaning that it may be included in an upcoming DLC or was cut from multiplayer late in development.
 * When the M82A3 is fired by Dimitri Mayakovsky in the mission Kaffarov, Dimitri can be heard grunting, reflecting the weight of the weapon and its recoil.