Originally developed by Rheinmetall, the constraints of the Versailles Treaty forced them to go to Solothurn in Switzerland for production, with this example made in 1940. A heavy, machined steel beast of a weapon, contemporary reports list the S-18 as capable of 20mm penetration at 100 yards. While the armor trends of World War II eventually made it obsolete in the anti-tank role, they continued in use as aircraft armament, anti-aircraft guns, and in what is now known as the "anti-materiel" role, smashing up enemy vehicles and equipment. In addition to use by Nazi Germany, the S-18/1000 was also adopted by the Italians, seeing use on the African Front as armament for the L3/35 'tankette', as well as being used by the Italian Social Republic into the last days of the War in Europe. Fitted with a folding blade front and adjustable tangent rear sight, with a 5-port flash hider installed on the muzzle, the model marking and manufacture date on the chamber area, and an integral scope. A large crank with a rubberized handle serves as the cocking mechanism, with a hardwood grip and a thick, rubberized recoil pad is installed at the rear. In operation, the weapon is supported at the front with an adjustable bipod with integral traverse swivel, and at the rear with an elevation adjustable monopod. Included with the lot are a pair of contemporary hard shell transport cases, three extra magazines, a magazine pouch, 29 rounds of ammunition, two modern American ammo cases and a large canvas pouch with cleaning tools.