Verney-Carron Sagittaire — a gas-operated semi-automatic hunting rifle from Saint-Étienne, France. Verney-Carron is one of France's oldest surviving gunmakers (founded 1820). The Sagittaire uses a rotating-bolt gas piston system and detachable box magazine. Produced for the French hunting market where semi-automatic rifles are legal for driven game. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1998, France Weight: 104 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Active Intended use: hunting