^Lot 1198 SOLOTHURN S18-1000 ANTI TANK RIFLE.

Cal. 20mm. S# 1286. Bbl. 51 1/2" with muzzle brake. Flip up blade front sight. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1500m. Integral scope with post reticle & green tinted optics. All visible matching numbers including bipod & scope. The Solothurn S18-1000 is widely considered to be the best of the WW2 anti-tank rifles. The Germans designed this particular weapon & it was made in Switzerland to get around post-WW1 arms restrictions. This AT rifle saw use by the Swiss Army & in WW2 combat by Hungary, Italy & Germany. This example bears standard markings with a 1940 mfr. date. Blued finish. Rubber recoil pad & grooved hardwood grip panels. Front bipod & rear monopod. MAGS: 4-8 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory crate with schematic, spare muzzle brake that is numbered to a different gun, tool kits, armorers tool kit, one mag pouch & spare recoil spring. CONDITION: wooden pistol grip panels show light handling wear. Rubber recoil pad shows some crazing & age related wear. Metal retains 80-85% original blue with a small patch of light pitting at rear rear, scattered edge wear, fading to gray, handling marks & light oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE (03-2253/MJC). CURIO, CLASS III. $30,000-40,000.