His first patent for a “Recoil Operated Firearm” was filed May 6, 1899. In 1899, Browning ... grade of wood and finish: The Regular Gun, Trap Gun, Messenger Gun and Two Shot Automatic.

Browning, dated Nov. 22 ... t charge about 6 times per second & with the mount weighs about 40#. It is entirely automatic & can be made as cheaply as a common sporting rifle.