This monster of a gun is manufactured by German firm WTS Waffentechnik in Suhl GmbH. While it is technically a pistol, it weights just about the same as the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle!
The action is of a single shot design which requires the bolt to be removed in order to load another round. Two large lugs keep the bolt in place.
Specifications | |
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Length of barrel | 430 mm / 16.92″ |
Total length | 615 mm / 24.21″ |
Weight | 7.2 kg / 15.87 lbs. |
Caliber | .50 BMG |
Action | single shot bolt action with 2 lugs |
Sight | picatinny rail for scope |
Ignition mechanism. | striker (firing pin) |
Trigger mechanism. | multi-stage, adjustable |
Safety | grip safety |
Muzzle brake | two recoil-reducing chambers |
Proof | Suhl proofhouse |
German gun magazine Visier are featuring the pistol in their December issue. This is a real gun, not a hoax!
Many thanks to Sven (Defense and Freedom) for emailing me the info about the pistol.