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Depends how you define "automatic"
Gatling built a gun that automatically fired and reloaded repeatedly from a magazine with the turn of a crank.
Hiram Maxim made a gun that used the energy of the last fired round to reload repeatedly from a belt.
So depending how you define "automatic", either Maxim, or Gatling.
What else can I help you with?
What is a Barretta?
A Barretta is a firearm made by the Barretta company - notably semi-automatic pistols.
How is a single-shot firearm different from a repeating firearm?
A single shot firearm does exactly that. Shoots a single shot. A repeating firearm, or automatic shoots many shots while you only have to pull the trigger once. Do not confuse automatic with semi-automatic, which are guns that fire as fast as you pull the trigger.
The difference between a semi automatic and fully automatic firearm?
A semi-automatic firearm will only fire one round per trigger pull, then the trigger must be released and pulled again to fire the next round. A fully automatic firearm will fire as many rounds as it has available as long as the trigger is pulled.
How is a fully-automatic firearm different from a semi-automatic firearm?
Semi is one trigger pull one bullet Fully is one trigger pull many bullets
How is a single shot different from a repeating firearm?
A single shot firearm does exactly that. Shoots a single shot. A repeating firearm, or automatic shoots many shots while you only have to pull the trigger once. Do not confuse automatic with semi-automatic, which are guns that fire as fast as you pull the trigger.
Is a fully automatic firearm able to be used for hunting?
Game laws are set by each state. I do not know of any state that will permit the use of a fully automatic firearm for hunting.
The Tokarev TT-33 is what class of firearm?
Handgun, semi-automatic
What type of weapons fire automatically?
An automatic firearm is a firearm that will fire as long as the trigger is pressed and there is ammunition available. Some examples of automatic firearms are a machine gun, submachine gun, and machine pistol.
Can you get info on a model?
I have a Springfield model 87a. 22 short an long rifle automatic. It was made by j. Stevens firearm co in Chicopee falls mass USA. Can I get a parts catalog for it an when was it made
Can a semi-automatic firearm shoot bursts of full-automatic fire periodically?
Yes, and it generally means something is wrong with the sear. If you have a semi automatic that is doing this, it needs to be fixed.
What is the difference between acp and gap?
The .45 GAP is a shorter cartridge than the .45 ACP. Developed for the Glock Automatic Pistol (that's the GAP) it does not interchange with the .45 Colt Automatic Pistol (ACP). Made for a smaller firearm, shorter action, etc.
Is a automatic pistol without a clip be considered a gun floridagun in Fla?
A firearm is a firearms, regardless of whether or not is has the magazine with it. The receiver is the part which is considered the basis of the firearm, not the magazine.
