Hey there, gun enthusiasts! Get ready to dive into the wild world of machine guns and automatic rifles with me. Today, we’re taking a trip back in time to explore the legendary Fedorov machine rifle. Picture this: it’s 1905, and the Russo-Japanese War is raging on. Machine guns are stealing the spotlight, proving that a higher volume of fire is the future of warfare. Enter Vladimir Grigorievich Fedorov, the mad scientist of firearms. In 1905-1906, he whips up his first self-loading rifle in 7.62×54, but he’s just getting started. Fast forward to 1913, and Fedorov unveils a semi-automatic self-loading rifle and a brand-spankin’ new 6.5mm cartridge with ballistics that’ll make your head spin. Too bad World War I had to come along and ruin the party, putting a halt to mass production. But hey, that’s history for you – always keeping things interesting!