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Top 10 WEAPONS and Weapon Systems That FLOPPED
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On May 15, 1718, Mr. Puckle patented what could be considered the first machine gun. With “innovative” ideas like a version with square bullets, it was a military and financial flop. This happens, weapons that seem like a good idea that real life proves are not so good. Here are 10 examples of such failures.
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7. Krag-Jorgensen Rifle, 1894-1904.
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4. The Automatic Revolver, 1900.
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