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The Solothurn S18-1000 20 mm was a Swiss anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It was a variant of the earlier S-18/100 with modifications for a higher muzzle velocity, as well as a larger cartridge size.
The Solothurn S-18/100 20 mm anti-tank cannon was a German and Swiss anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It had a semi-automatic action in a bullpup configuration. As a result of its large, powerful ammunition, the gun had a tremendous recoil, and its size made portability difficult.
Swiss Made Solothurn 20mm Cannon with a Rare Side Mounted Optical/Sniper Scope, Ammunition, Box Magazines and Cleaning Kit (Registered NFA Destructive Device)
The 20×138mmB or Long Solothurn cartridge is a type of ammunition used mainly for anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons during World War II. The designation means the caliber is 20 mm, the length of the cartridge case is 138 mm and B indicates it is a belted case. The loaded cartridge weighs 300 grams (10.7 oz).
At the beginning of the war, it represented a formidable weapon capable of penetrating up to 20mm of armor at a 60-degree angle at a distance of 100-meters. The light tanks of the period could easily be knocked out with such firepower.
The Solothurn S 18-1000 was a Swiss-built 20 mm Anti-Tank rifle which was an upgraded version of the earlier S 18-100. It saw service in both the Axis and Allied forces and was deployed in many theatres of operations through the war.
Discover the thrilling power of the 20mm Solothurn anti-tank rifle. Learn how this World War II-era beast redefines big guns in modern-day shooting.
Among all the antitank rifles developed between the World Wars, the highest quality and most sophisticated was the Solothurn S18-1000. It fires the 20x138B cartridge which was also used in the Finnish Lahti L-39 and the German 20mm Flak guns, and it does so using a semiautomatic action and an 8-round box magazine.
Cal. 20mm. 51″ bbl. Swiss model S18-1000 semi-auto anti-tank gun manufactured in 1940. Includes bi-pod, two orig mags, and 15 rnds of ammunition. Both large and small orig muzzle breaks present, as well as thread protector for end of bbl. External SN’s match. Integral optic present and serviceable.
SOLOTHURN A.G. S18-1000 ANTI-TANK CANNON (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE) (CURIO & RELIC). Cal 20mm. 52" bbl. Swiss model S18-1000 semi-auto anti-tank gun manufactured in 1940. Gun is all purple-hued bluing with a black rubber buttplate. Cocking/crank handle on right side receiver.