No such rifle
The semi-auto rifle
The rifle is probably a BAR
No
No
No.
Semi automatic rifle made by Ruger.
The first semi-automatic rifle was developed around 1885. the first semi-automatic pistol was invented in 1892. The first semi-automatic shotgun came out in 1902. Semi automatic handguns account for 50% of guns sales in the United States.
No
Yes
Yes.
Define "modern rifle". A semi auto rifle was made for the Mexican Army in 1897- The Mondragon.