Was this anti-tank gun too high-tech? The Panzerbüchse 38 with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson
The Panzerbüchse 38 was an early German anti-tank rifle featuring a unique dropping block action and a recoiling barrel system. Despite its high-velocity 7.92mm round, it was deemed too heavy and complex, leading to the development of the simpler Panzerbüchse 39. Its design incorporated features like a folding stock and a 10-round external hopper for manual loading.









