Yes, they had automatic weapons before 2A
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Probably more accurate to consider the Puckle Gun Semi-Automatic. Rather than Automatic. Though that’s just me being Pedantic.
The Puckle Gun did have the ability to at least in theory rapidly change magazines. Allowing for a for the era impressive rate of fire. It was never actually tested under battlefield conditions and no example actually saw combat according to historical records. Actual production was also limited to a handful. Most of which were curiosities sold to Royalty and the Wealthy. Or given as diplomatic gifts.
You are correct on everything that you stated. The framers of the constitution were very intelligent men. Probably had “talent on loan from God” as Rush would say. If nothing else, what the Puckle Gun would have done was show that there are always advancements being made. There’s no doubt that the Founders knew that muskets and cannons weren’t the pinnacle.