It had a cyclic rate of 480 rounds per minute—which meant that if you weren’t careful, you’d empty the 20-round box magazine in 2 1/2 seconds. Designed by John M. Browning in 1917, the Browning Automatic Rifle first saw combat in July 1918, seven months...
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