The precursor to the 50 cal? See Germany's affordable anti-tank solution in WWI. #nramuseum #guns
This entry details the Mauser 1918 T-Gewehr, also known as the 'Elefantenbüchse,' a significant German anti-tank rifle from World War I. Developed by Mauser, this bolt-action firearm fired a 13.2mm round, designed to penetrate the nascent armor of early tanks. Its high velocity made it an effective, albeit heavy, solution for infantry to counter armored threats on the WWI battlefield. The rifle is a testament to the rapid technological evolution seen during the conflict and is preserved at the NRA National Firearms Museum.



