The document discusses John Moses Browning, considered the greatest inventor in firearms history. Born in 1855 in Utah, Browning invented numerous firearms over his career, including pistols, revolvers, and rifles. He is credited with pioneering modern semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms through innovations like the Browning Hi-Power pistol and M1911 pistol. The document provides historical context on the evolution of pistols from their origins in the 16th century to Browning's revolutionary designs in the late 19th/early 20th century.
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