Service rifles in use with the Pakistani military - some of which fall under the category of assault rifle, and some which fall under the category of battle rifle - include:
The Heckler & Koch G3 is the 'standard' service rifle, whereas other rifle types will be used in specialised, niche, and other roles.
No
Yes, the M16A4 assault rifle is a real thing. it is in active service with the United States armed forces.
No, Since 1985 the British Armed Forces use the SA80 Assault Rifle and its variants.
m1911 pistol , mkb assault rifle ,m1928 sub machine gun,are just a few I recall.
The current issue rifle of the British armed forces is the L85-A2 or SA80 (Small Arms 1980s) as it is commonly known. It is a 5.56mm calibre assault rifle. It is a bullpup, meaning that the pistol grip and trigger are in front of the magazine housing. It's magazines hold 30 rounds, and the weapon has two modes of fire; semi automatic and automatic.
Union forces had privately purchased them. Rebel forces used captured repeating rifles. The repeater, was considered the "assault rifle" of the Civil War. Just as the M16 assault rifle replaced the M14 rifle in Vietnam.
SCAR means Special Operations Forces (SOF) Combat Assault Rifle. A SMG fires pistol caliber ammo, the SCAR Light fires 5.56mm rifle ammo.
A TRUE Assault Rifle is legally a machine gun. They are used by military and by specialized security forces, and shot by a very few collectors that can afford a several thousand dollar rifle. What people are CALLING an Assault Rifle, such as the AR-15, is nothing more than a semi automatic rifle. They are used for hunting, target shooting, and self defense.
No, not unless you purchased it from a licensed dealer.
Special Purpose Rifle, a rifle designed especially for the US armed forces against terrorists in open war situations.
Assault rifle.
The SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle).