Solid Shell Semi-Automatic Firearms

Solid shell semi-automatic firearms are a class of weapon that is designed to automatically expel spent cartridges & lad a new one into the firing chamber. Originally designed in 1885 by Ferdinand Mannlicher along with the basic design of the clip or magazine for such weapons. They mainly are found in the form of pistols, shotguns, and rifles.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

Over time this was adapted with better technology allowing for improvement in bullets and chambering procedures. After a time most have now been design of the decades to allow up to three shots to be fired in quick succession. This is achieved by flicking a switch to between single fire and semi-automatic. When the latter is selected, the holding of the trigger causes three to be fired in quick succession, before being reset with letting the trigger go.

History

Semi-automatic firearms in this category were originally created using sold shells, as in a cover or partly covered bullet and a charge that ignited when the weapon's hammer hit a designated point on it. They were invented in 1885 by a Ferdinand Mannlicher, a well-respected weapon designer in the 19th & early 20th century.
He had been looking at the use of a way to store a limited amount of ammunition in what can be described as a magazine or en-block clip. This allowed the user to fire a shot when the trigger was pressed, ejecting the spent cartridge, and automatically chambering the next cartridge.
Many governments & their militaries, and civilian weapons companies has refined the process. They have done this using better construction methods, improved design, and improved materials.

Significance

Semi-automatic weapons are highly significant in the sense that they came to prominence in the early 20th Century, and diversified. Most are cheap enough to be bought & sold in many markets, along with easily replaced parts. Also, they are some of the cheapest and more dependable weapons too. Able to hold a number of bullets, slugs, or shells, they can lay down a number of shots before needing reloaded. On top of this many can be modified, and take special ammunition, either by using the magazine or loading it through the chamber itself.
Most soldier, mercenaries, gangs, and guilds have at least some troops armed with them. Partly due to the cost and the ability to interchange & personalise them, they are able to fill the need compared to some of the more high-tech weapons available.

"Quick, reliable, and cheap. That's what you want boy. Something like the AK47. Gets a good number of shots and a tough old gun. What's better is the swapping out of the parts. Barrel wears out? Replace it. Grip worn? Replace it. Needs a better magazine clip? Get one. Nuff said."
'Buzz' Flannigan, Provo & member of the Flannigan crime family of Dublin, and black market weapon dealer.

"Semis are good, but you generally don't want one on a starship. Only kind you'd want is a shotgun. Unless close enough to a hull then you might have a chance of pumping enough through, and even then. Best to use buck shot instead, or a pistol of some type. Either that or a good old axe."
Texas, deep space hauler aboard The Heart of Darkness.

Item type

Weapon, Ranged

Creation Date

1885

Rarity

Common

Weight

Varies

Dimensions

Varies

Base Price

Varies per nation / country / world