A photo of the more common German ATR/Panzerbüchse

Panzerbüchse

Though they used them, these were not as "common" among the German Foorces as the PzB 38 & 39. Solothurn made several models of Anti-tank rifle; this looks to me like it is the same model used by the Hungarians.

German with Solothurn ATR

As anti-tank rifles became of less value, the Germans added Schiessbechers to some of them. As I understand it, the Panzerbüchse had the advantage of being able to take a more powerful bullet, providing the grenade extra range. Can anybody confirm that? I am also wondering if this was a soldier's primary weapon (when fitted with the Schiessbecher, I mean) or if he also lugged a rifle around. I would think, just as with the 98k, the weapon could also fire &quot;normal&quot; rounds without removing the cup.