This monster of a gun is manufactured by German firm WTS Waffentechnik in Suhl GmbH. While it is technically a pistol, it weights just about the same as the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle!

The action is of a single shot design which requires the bolt to be removed in order to load another round. Two large lugs keep the bolt in place.

Specifications Length of barrel 430 mm / 16.92″ Total length 615 mm / 24.21″ Weight 7.2 kg / 15.87 lbs. Caliber .50 BMG Action single shot bolt action with 2 lugs Sight picatinny rail for scope Ignition mechanism. striker (firing pin) Trigger mechanism. multi-stage, adjustable Safety grip safety Muzzle brake two recoil-reducing chambers Proof Suhl proofhouse

German gun magazine Visier are featuring the pistol in their December issue. This is a real gun, not a hoax!

Translation: “Giant Pistol”

Many thanks to Sven (Defense and Freedom) for emailing me the info about the pistol.