Shipbucket

Here's another obscure old rifle from the turn of the century, the Cei-Rigotti rifle. Developed in 1900, this semi-automatic rifle is surprisingly sensible, ergonomic and soundly designed in a time period where most semi-automatic designs were exceedingly complicated, convoluted contraptions. The gas piston operating system and rotating bolt are strongly reminiscent of the M1 Garand rifle some forty years later, and despite often being cited as chambered in 6.5mm Carcano, all surviving Cei-Rigotti rifles are fitted for 7.65mmx53 Mauser.