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The Greene rifle, a bolt action rifle that still used percussion caps and combustible cartridges. It was made during the US Civil War in 1863. It was of VERY limited service, but was the first.

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The Dreyse Needle Rifle.

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Q: What was the first bolt action rifle used by the US Army?
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