The polybolos, literally “multiple thrower,” was a chain-driven freestanding catapult that fired metal-tipped bolts from a magazine in quick-repeating succession, automatically, according to a description by Philo of Byzantium, a Greek engineer living in the third century b.c. [More]
But the Founders could have never imagined weapons that could fire multiple rounds…
[Via bondmen]
Congress initially signed to purchase 100 units of the Belton gun but then declined to take delivery because of the cost. They not only could imagine repeating firearms, they were engaged in negotiations to buy them but didn’t have the cash to close the deal.
https://www.highcaliberhistory.com/post/founding-fathers-and-repeating-rifles
One in the front yard would make for an interesting historical recreation. Where to find plans? As for HOA, m’eh.