This video examines the Madsen M1896 Flaadens Rekylgevær, also known as the Schouboe rifle, the first military semi-automatic rifle. It details the refinements made to the original design, including a reduced size and weight, an enclosed magazine, and a rotary charging handle. The rifle was adopted for limited use by the Danish Navy and later sold internationally. The video also touches upon its testing by the US military and the reasons for its eventual rejection in favor of other designs.
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