Forgotten Weapons takes a look at the Mauser 1918 Tank Abwehr Gewehr:
https://www.full30.com/video/820785934d ... 9ba0b8a6a7
Dang, that looks painful to shoot. 13.2 mm cartridge, ~12,500 foot/lbs muzzle energy.
The First Anti-Tank Rifle
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The First Anti-Tank Rifle
Eppur si muove--Galileo
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Re: The First Anti-Tank Rifle
I've seen those in other places. Fairly interesting weapon, but quickly MEH when offered the opportunity to buy one. IIRC, a 16 gauge shotgun shell will chamber and fire.
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Re: The First Anti-Tank Rifle
Unmolested ones are uncommon, due to the whole DD thing. Most have been rechambered to .50 bmg over the decades.
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