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Other Name
Mauser T-Gewehr Model 1918 anti-tank rifle, WW1 (descriptive name)
Description
Mauser T-Gewehr Model 1918 anti-tank rifle, WW1
Captured 1918. Sapr. B…. NZRB, WW1
anti-tank rifle; bolt action; single shot; 13mm calibre
markings: serial number: 3474; bolt: 3474
[War Trophy] number painted on: G94149
maker's name: MAUSER OBENDORF
Maker: Mauser, Obendorf, Germany, circa 1918 Notes:
Place
Germany
Other Id
W0630 (war)
203477 (police firearm registration number)
3474 (serial no)
Department
History

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Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W0630
Collection
WW1 war trophy
Primary Maker
Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf
Place
Germany
Date
1918
Associated Notes
Mauser T-Gewehr Model 1918 anti-tank rifle, WW1

Notes: Captured 1918. Sapr. B…. New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Brought back to New Zealand as part of the War Trophy collection which was distributed throughout the country.

The T-Gewehr (Tankgewehr) was the only anti-tank rifle in service during WW1.
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Period
World War 1, 1914-18/Wars
Signature/marks
"3474" (firearm serial number)
Classification
rifle, bolt action
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06 Dec 2022

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