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Yes. All firearms generate heat from the combustion of gunpowder. The heat is absorbed by the metal of the barrel, and radiated into the air around the gun. The larger the cartridge (with more powder) and the more rapid the firing, the greater the heat. Machine guns can become extremely hot, and some early models had a water jacket around the barrel to control the heat buildup.

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