German anti-tank rifle — single shot but with a clever hinged butt plate that ejected the case automatically when opened. Effective against early light armor but obsolete by 1941 as tank armor increased. Many were converted to grenade launchers. Type: Anti-Tank Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.92x94mm Patrone 318 Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1939, Germany Weight: 272 oz Overall length: 62" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military