Pvt. photographing rifles used for Anti-Tank purposes during World War One. The lower rifle is a German Messer, MAUSER 1918 Model with a weight of 36 pounds and approximate calibre of .53. The center rifle is a German Mauser Infantry Rifle with a calibre of , and the top rifle is a German Mauser Cavalry Rifle with a calibre of 7mm. This photo was taken at the Automatic Arms Section, Engineering Division, Ordnance Dept. in Tours, Indre et Loire, France.

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