Cei-Rigotti

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The Cei-Rigotti (also known as the Cei gas rifle) was an early automatic rifle designed in the late 19th century by Amerigo Cei-Rigotti, an officer of the Royal Italian Army. The rifle was tested by the Italian Army but was not adopted for standard military service. The rifle was a gas-operated, selective-fire weapon capable of both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire. Several versions were developed during its experimental history, with variations in chambering and magazine configuration. The Cei-Rigotti was among the early attempts to develop an infantry rifle capable of automatic fire, but technical and practical limitations prevented it from entering standard military service.

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