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Machine Gun
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A machine gun is a fully automatic and rifled firearm designed for sustained direct fire. The first practical self-powered machine gun was invented in 1884 by Sir Hiram Maxim.
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1. Machine Gun (Wikipedia)
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A machine gun is a fully automatic and rifled firearm designed for sustained direct fire.
1. Machine Gun (Wikipedia)
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The first practical self-powered machine gun was invented in 1884 by Sir Hiram Maxim.
1. Machine Gun (Wikipedia)
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The first practical self-powered machine gun was invented in 1884 by Sir Hiram Maxim.
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