Can You Identify These Semi-Automatic Weapons?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
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Can You Identify These Semi-Automatic Weapons?
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Single-shot, semi-automatic, fully automatic and all of the other classifications in between - when it comes to the realm of firearms, the various terminology can seem confusing at first glance; however it is actually easier to understand than one would think. A semi-automatic weapon is simply a firearm that fires a bullet when the trigger is pulled, ejects the spent cartridge and automatically prepares the firearm for firing again upon the next trigger pull. While this may seem like a modern mechanism, semi-automatic firearms have actually existed for quite some time, with many weapon manufacturers introducing them in the early 20th century. Semi-automatic firing capabilities are not just limited to rifles; countless semi-automatic pistols and semi-automatic shotguns have been developed over the years, as well. 

In this quiz, we've included a comprehensive selection of semi-automatic pistols, rifles and shotguns, from several different manufacturers. This means that this is the perfect quiz for gun enthusiasts who want a real challenge when it comes to testing their knowledge of firearms! So, if you're ready to start firing away at these questions, then let's get started!

Beretta BM 59
Wiki Commons by Geckcgt
This is a picture of which semi-automatic weapon?
Beretta BM 59
Zastava M76
Astra Model 900
Remington 11-87
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Beretta BM 59 is a semi-automatic Italian-made rifle that is manufactured by Beretta. It is notable for being based on the M1 Garand rifle; however, it is actually chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO instead.

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Benelli M4 Super 90
Wiki Commons by Bes-ART
Which semi-automatic weapon is showcased in this picture?
SRM Arms Model 1216
Ruger LCP
Benelli M4 Super 90
Colt Commander
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Benelli M4 Super 90 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Benelli Armi SPA. It is the first gas-operated shotgun produced by Benelli and is still in use today due to its effectiveness.

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Colt AR-15
Wiki Commons by Steelerdon
This is an image of which semi-automatic weapon?
Heckler and Koch SR9
Franchi SPAS-15
AMT Hardballer
Colt AR-15
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Colt AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle that is manufactured by Colt. It is notable for being lightweight, gas-operated and magazine-fed.

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Browning Hi Power
Wiki Commons by DrunkDriver
Which semi-automatic weapon is showcased in this photo?
M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
AK-22
Browning Hi Power
SKS
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Browning Hi Power is a semi-automatic handgun that is manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. Over 1.5 million of them have been produced over the years.

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Mossberg 930
Wiki Commons by Bobbfwed
Do you know the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this photo?
Remington R51
Mossberg 930
Browning 22 Semi-Auto rifle
Glock 19
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Mossberg 930 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by O.F. Mossberg & Sons. It was specifically designed for use by hunters and skeet-shooters.

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Smith & Wesson M&P15
Wiki Commons by Coldbolt
What is the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this photo?
Remington 11-87
Walther WA 2000
M1 carbine
Smith & Wesson M&P15
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Smith & Wesson M&P15 is a semi-automatic rifle that is manufactured by Smith & Wesson. It is notably used by several police departments in the United States.

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Desert Eagle
Wiki Commons by Rama
Which semi-automatic weapon is this?
Colt Commander
Desert Eagle
Franchi SPAS-12
Remington R51
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Desert Eagle is a semi-automatic handgun that was designed by Magnum Research and Israel Military Industries. It is notable for chambering the largest centerfire cartridge of any magazine-fed, self-loading pistol.

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Beretta 92
Wiki Commons by Tim Dobbelaere
Do you recognize this semi-automatic weapon?
Beretta 92
AMT Hardballer
Akdal MKA 1919
M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Beretta 92 is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Beretta. The original model 92 was designed in 1972; however, due to its effectiveness, the production of many variants in different calibers continues to this day.

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Heckler & Koch VP9
Wiki Commons by Marcel Fosca
Can you identify the semi-automatic weapon in this image?
SKS
Heckler & Koch VP9
High Standard Model 10
Desert Eagle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Heckler & Koch VP9 is a semi-automatic handgun that is manufactured by Heckler & Koch. The “VP” in the name stands for “Volkspistole” which translates to "people's pistol".

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Walther P99
Wiki Commons by Sirimiri
Which semi-automatic weapon is in this picture?
M1 carbine
Glock 19
Ruger LCP
Walther P99
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Walther P99 is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen. It was not only designed to be used by law enforcement but also for the civilian market.

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Smith & Wesson M&P
Wiki Commons by Parsecboy
Do you know the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this picture?
Beretta BM 59
Smith & Wesson M&P
Ithaca Mag-10
Zastava M76
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Smith & Wesson M&P is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Smith & Wesson. It features a striker-fired trigger system that prevents it from discharging unless the trigger is fully depressed

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Winchester Model 1905
Wiki Commons by Hmaag
Which semi-automatic weapon is in this photo?
Winchester Model 1905
Benelli M4 Super 90
High Standard Model 10
SIG Sauer P226
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Winchester Model 1905 is a semi-automatic rifle that is manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The name is a reference to the year that it was introduced and it was eventually discontinued in 1920.

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Browning Auto-5
Wiki Commons by Manufacture Française d'Armes et Cycles Saint-Étienne
Can you identify the semi-automatic weapon in this picture?
Heckler & Koch VP9
Remington Model 1100
Browning Auto-5
Franchi SPAS-12
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Browning Auto-5 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Browning Arms. It is notable for being the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design.

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Dragunov sniper rifle
Wiki Commons by Cpl. Albert F. Hunt
Can you identify this semi-automatic weapon?
Browning Hi Power
Dragunov sniper rifle
Vepr-12
Akdal MKA 1919
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Dragunov sniper rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was designed by Yevgeny Dragunov. It is a highly celebrated sniper rifle and is used by dozens of countries; including Russia, China, Finland, India and Poland.

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Benelli M3 Super 90
Wiki Commons by Blocatul
Which semi-automatic weapon is in this image?
Franchi SPAS-15
Mossberg 930
Benelli M3 Super 90
Walther WA 2000
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Benelli M3 Super 90 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Benelli. It is actually officially classified as a dual-mode shotgun; having pump action capabilities as well.

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CZ 75
Wiki Commons by Vidiot savant
Can you identify the semi-automatic weapon in this photo?
Smith & Wesson M&P15
Remington Model 1100
Smith & Wesson M&P
CZ 75
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The CZ 75 is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by the Czech firearm company ČZUB. Over a million of them have been produced and distributed all over the world and it is notable for being the most common handgun in the Czech Republic.

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Vepr-12
Wiki Commons by Vitaly V. Kuzmin / Vitalykuzmin.net
Do you know the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this image?
Desert Eagle
Dragunov sniper rifle
Vepr-12
AK-22
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Vepr-12 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Molot-Oruzhie Ltd. It is notable for being patterned after the original Kalashnikov rifle.

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Remington Model 1100
Wiki Commons by Arthurrh
What is the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this image?
Remington Model 1100
Beretta 92
Browning Auto-5
CZ 75
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Remington Model 1100 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Remington Arms. It is notable for being popular among sportsmen due to its efficiency in terms of weight, recoil and reliability.

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SIG Sauer P226
Wiki Commons
Do you know the name of this semi-automatic weapon?
Colt AR-15
Winchester Model 1905
SRM Arms Model 1216
SIG Sauer P226
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The SIG Sauer P226 is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by SIG Sauer. It is extremely popular on a global scale, being used by several law enforcement and military organizations.

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Ithaca Mag-10
Wiki Commons by Maleagant
What is the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this picture?
Ithaca Mag-10
Walther P99
Benelli M3 Super 90
Astra Model 900
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ithaca Mag-10 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Ithaca Gun Company. In 1989, the design was purchased by Remington Arms and used as the basis for the Remington Model SP-10.

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Astra Model 900
Wiki Commons by Arma92
Which semi-automatic weapon is showcased here?
Smith & Wesson M&P15
Remington 11-87
Ithaca Mag-10
Astra Model 900
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Astra Model 900 is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Astra-Unceta y Cia. It is notable for being one of the many Spanish copies of the German Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol.

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SRM Arms Model 1216
GunsAmerica via YouTube
Can you correctly name this semi-automatic weapon?
Desert Eagle
SRM Arms Model 1216
Colt Commander
SIG Sauer P226
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The SRM Arms Model 1216 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by SRM Arms. It was not only designed for law enforcement but also for home defense.

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Franchi SPAS-15
Wiki Commons by NotLessOrEqual
Which semi-automatic weapon is showcased in this image?
AMT Hardballer
Beretta 92
Heckler & Koch VP9
Franchi SPAS-15
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Franchi SPAS-15 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Luigi Franchi S.P.A. Although production ended in 2005, it is still in use to this day due to its effectiveness and power.

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AK-22
miami Lucas via YouTube
This is a photo of which semi-automatic weapon?
Colt AR-15
AK-22
SKS
Vepr-12
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The AK-22 is a semi-automatic rifle that was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It is notable for being loosely based upon the AK-47 in its design.

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Browning 22 Semi-Auto rifle
Wiki Commons by Hmaag
What is the name of this semi-automatic weapon?
Browning 22 Semi-Auto rifle
M1 carbine
Glock 19
CZ 75
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Browning 22 Semi-Auto rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was manufactured by FN Herstal. It is now currently produced by Browning as the Semi-Auto 22.

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Walther WA 2000
Wiki Commons by NotLessOrEqual
Do you recognize this semi-automatic weapon?
Beretta BM 59
M1 carbine
Walther WA 2000
Benelli M3 Super 90
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Walther WA 2000 is a semi-automatic sniper rifle that is manufactured by Walther. It is notable for being one of the rarest firearms that have ever been made, with only 176 ever being manufactured due to their high manufacturing cost.

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Akdal MKA 1919
Wiki Commons by TheTranc
This is a picture of which semi-automatic weapon?
Benelli M4 Super 90
Ruger LCP
Akdal MKA 1919
Dragunov sniper rifle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Akdal MKA 1919 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is designed by Akdal Arms and used by the Turkish Land Forces. It is notable for having a design that resembles the M16 rifle.

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Franchi SPAS-12
Wiki Commons by Joguwa86
Which semi-automatic weapon is showcased in this picture?
Heckler and Koch SR9
Franchi SPAS-12
Browning 22 Semi-Auto rifle
Browning Auto-5
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Franchi SPAS-12 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Franchi. It is actually officially classified as a dual-mode shotgun; having pump action capabilities as well.

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High Standard Model 10
Wiki Commons by Tim Bessler
This is an image of which semi-automatic weapon?
High Standard Model 10
Ruger LCP
Remington R51
Winchester Model 1905
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The High Standard Model 10 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Company. It is notable for its bullpup design, integrated flashlight and rotatable shoulder stock.

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Zastava M76
Wiki Commons by Uzz75
Which semi-automatic weapon is showcased in this photo?
Mossberg 930
M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
Zastava M76
Smith & Wesson M&P
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Zastava M76 is a semi-automatic rifle that is manufactured by Zastava Arms. It is notably used in Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia and Iraq.

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Ruger LCP
Wiki Commons / Ruger LCP .380 / James Case
Do you know the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this photo?
Ithaca Mag-10
Ruger LCP
Akdal MKA 1919
High Standard Model 10
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ruger LCP is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Ruger. It has a glass-filled nylon frame, a two-finger grip and a through-hardened blued steel slide.

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Heckler and Koch SR9
Wiki Commons by Michael Sullivan
What is the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this photo?
SIG Sauer P226
High Standard Model 10
Colt AR-15
Heckler and Koch SR9
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Heckler and Koch SR9 is a semi-automatic rifle that is manufactured by Heckler and Koch. It is notable for incorporating parts from the PSG1 and MSG-90 marksman rifles.

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M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
Wiki Commons by Cpl. Timothy Childers, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
Can you identify the semi-automatic weapon in this image?
Heckler & Koch VP9
Zastava M76
M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
Beretta 92
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that is manufactured by Sage International. It is iconic for being primarily used by the United States Marine Corps.

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Remington R51
Wiki Commons by Winged Brick
Which semi-automatic weapon is this?
Vepr-12
Franchi SPAS-12
Desert Eagle
Remington R51
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Remington R51 is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Remington. It is notable for being a modernized version of the John Pedersen-designed Remington Model 51 pistol

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M1 carbine
Wiki Commons via Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) through the Digital Museum
Which semi-automatic weapon is in this picture?
CZ 75
M1 carbine
Walther WA 2000
Smith & Wesson M&P15
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The M1 carbine is a semi-automatic rifle that is one of the most iconic firearms in US history. It is notable for being a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and parts of the Vietnam War.

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Glock 19
Wiki Commons by JE
Do you know the name of the semi-automatic weapon in this picture?
Benelli M3 Super 90
Browning Auto-5
Mossberg 930
Glock 19
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Glock 19 is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Glock Ges.m.b.H. It is often classified as a reduced size Glock 17; with the barrel and pistol grip being shorter by about 0.5 inches.

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SKS
Wiki Commons by FlickreviewR
Which semi-automatic weapon is in this photo?
SKS
Dragunov sniper rifle
AK-22
Browning Hi Power
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The SKS is a semi-automatic rifle that is designed by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. Praised for its effectiveness, over 15 million of them have been built over the past seven decades.

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AMT Hardballer
Wiki Commons by en:User:Amthardball
Can you identify the semi-automatic weapon in this picture?
Remington Model 1100
Franchi SPAS-15
AMT Hardballer
Browning 22 Semi-Auto rifle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The AMT Hardballer is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Arcadia Machine & Tool. It is notable for being the pistol used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1984 film, The Terminator.

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Colt Commander
Wiki Commons by Michael E. Cumpston
Which semi-automatic weapon is in this image?
Colt Commander
Winchester Model 1905
SRM Arms Model 1216
Benelli M4 Super 90
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Colt Commander is a semi-automatic pistol that is manufactured by Colt. It is notable for being the first mass-produced pistol with an aluminum alloy frame.

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Remington 11-87
Wiki Commons by Darkhelmet322
Can you identify the semi-automatic weapon in this photo?
Smith & Wesson M&P
Astra Model 900
Remington 11-87
Beretta BM 59
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Remington 11-87 is a semi-automatic shotgun that is manufactured by Remington Arms. Introduced in 1987, it is notable for being based on the earlier Remington 1100.

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