Define "modern rifle". A semi auto rifle was made for the Mexican Army in 1897- The Mondragon.
Can't be answered until you define what "modern rifle" means.
Rifle first made in 2000, carbine first made in 2003.
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Rifles were first made in Germany.
The first 45 long colt lever rifle was made in 1985.
The British made 'Baker Rifle' was the first widely used Infantry rifle in the early 1800's
This refers to the Enfield rifle, which was made in several versions. The first ones were made for WW1. I think the Mark 3 was the first one made for WW2.
This refers to the Enfield rifle, which was made in several versions. The first ones were made for WW1. I think the Mark 3 was the first one made for WW2.
The marlin model 1893 rifle was only made from 1893-1936.It was the first Marlin rifle made for smokeless powder.I would say that your rifle was not made in 1946 though.You may have a Marlin model 36 rifle,which would handle any commericial made ammo on the market today.
Among the first, the Greener rifle was made in the 1860s.
The first true assault rifle debuted in 1942.
Oliver Winchester made the first Winchester Rifle(repeating)