Ian's InRange TV partner Karl has a whole theory about how the 1860 Henry was the first assault rifle, for which I'd say he has a decent argument if you don't take the modern criteria too literally and look at the tactical function of the thing instead. Karl is kind of obsessed with the 1860 Henry, and with lever guns in general. :)
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