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The '''Autogun''' is a [[projectile weapon]] similar in appearance and operation to automatic rifles of the [[M2|twentieth century]].<sup>1</sup> Unlike ancient firearms, autoguns typically use caseless ammunition, made of metal, plastic or ceramics, and are constructed with [[plasteel]], increasing their rate of fire and reliability.<sup>1</sup>
Although considered obsolete and as so phased out of most [[Imperial Guard]] arsenals, autoguns often find their way into the hands of all forms of militia and gangsters (like gangs that plague massive hive-cities of the planet known as [[Necromunda]]), as well as being the standard service rifle of [[Planetary Defence Forces]] in less advanced cultures.<sup>1</sup>
==Images==
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Image:Autogun1.jpg|Autogun, W40K 1st edition
Image:Autogun2.jpg|Autogun, W40K 2nd edition
Image:Autogun4.jpg|[[Armageddon]] Pattern Autogun<sup>3</sup>
Image:Autogun3.jpg|Autogun
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==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)]], p.20
*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]]
*<sup>3</sup>:[[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]] pg. 35
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