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**Mike Irwin** · February 6, 2013, 07:28 AM

"As mentioned, it was the first mass produced gas operated semi rifle, and we're talking ca 1910."

I thought the Browning-designed Remington Auto Rifle was the first, as it was introduced and marketed in 1906.

It later was renamed the Model 8.

February 6, 2013, 07:28 AM	#8
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	"As mentioned, it was the first mass produced gas operated semi rifle, and we're talking ca 1910." I thought the Browning-designed Remington Auto Rifle was the first, as it was introduced and marketed in 1906. It later was renamed the Model 8. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.