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The [[Image:Autogun2.jpg|right|thumb|450px|An Imperial Autogun{{Fn|3}}]]'''Autogun''' is a [[projectile weapon]] similar in appearance and operation to the general name for any rapid-firing automatic rifles of the [[M2|twentieth century]].¹ 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 reliabilityrifle.¹

Although considered obsolete ==Overview==The '''Autogun''' is a [[projectile weapon]] similar in appearance and as so phased out operation to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_rifle automatic rifles] of most the [[Imperial GuardM2|twentieth century]] arsenals. Unlike ancient firearms, autoguns often find typically use caseless ammunition, made of metal, plastic or ceramics, and are constructed with [[plasteel]], increasing their way into the hands rate of all forms of militia fire and reliability.{{Fn|3}} There are many different patterns and gangsters (like gangs that plague massive hive-cities models of autogun produced across the planet known [[Imperium]].{{Fn|7}} A typical weapon may not be incredibly accurate or as reliable as [[Necromundalasgun]]), as well as being but will make up for it with a high rate of fire and cheap ammunition. Most autoguns fire solid low-calibre slugs from standardised clips, and the standard service rifle of design is ubiquitous enough that many [[Planetary Defence Forcesxenos]] in less advanced culturesraces have their own variants.¹{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7}}

==Images==:{| border="0" cellpadding="3" align="center" style="borderCheap and easy to produce on even the low-collapse:collapse" valign="top"!colspan=9 ||----| tech planets, autoguns are a staple weapon across the [[Image:Autogun1Imperium]].jpg|thumb|center|200px|AutogunDurable, rugged and easily stocked with readily available ammunition, W40K 1st edition]]these weapons are a common sight especially in the rougher parts of the galaxy.{{Fn| 4}} The simple technology needed to manufacture autoguns makes them common on frontier worlds and also with gang members on [[Image:Autogun2.jpg|thumb|center|200px|Autogun, W40K 2nd editionHive World]]| [[Image:Autogun4s.jpg|thumb|center|200px|Autoguns are not as common as the [[Armageddonlasgun]] Pattern Autogun³amongst [[Imperial Guard]]| regiments, but they are still issued in substantial numbers, especially by second or third line [[Image:Autogun3.jpg|thumb|center|200px|Autogunplanetary defence forces]]or militias.{{Fn|7}}

==SourcesKnown Patterns==*¹===[[Agripinaa]] pattern type II===[[Image:Ia6-148-Autogun.jpg|right|thumb|350px|[[Agripinaa]] pattern type II{{Fn|7}}]][[Image:Autogun4.jpg|right|thumb|350px|[[Warhammer 40,000M40]] [[Armageddon]] pattern{{Fn|2}}]][[Image: Wargear (2nd Edition)Rb4-34-Autogun-ammo.jpg|right|thumb|150px|12 shot solid slug magasine{{Fn|2}}]]This model was produced on [[Agripinaa]] [[Forge World]]. It can fire a single shot, a three round burst or on fully automatic. The oversized round fired gives it an excessive recoil and muzzle flash, pbut also good stopping power. The barrel has had a counter-weight added to try to compensate for the weapon's tendency to rise off-target during automatic fire.{{Fn|7}}*Length: 109 cm*Barrel: 54 cm*Weight: 6.2 kg*Calibre: long 8.25*Feed: 20or 30 round box*Cyclic rate of fire: 625 rpm*<sup>2<Muzzle velocity: 825 m/sup>:sec ===[[M40]] [[Armageddon]] pattern===This pattern is produced on [[Armageddon]] [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)Hive World]]and features a 12 shot solid slug magazine.{{Fn|2}} ==Famous Users==*³:[[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition RulebookAntigonus]] pg. 35