Anti-Materiel Rifles In Syria

One type of weapon that is repeatedly sent to me for identification is the anti-materiel rifle, three types of which have been sighted in Syria.  Here's a quick reference guide to all three.

OSV-96

A Russian made rifle produced in the 90s, and used by the Syrian military.

M99

A Chinese rifle used by the Syrian army that was mistaken for a British AS-50.

HS.50 Copy

While at first this appears to be an Austrian Steyr HS.50, it's actually a near identical Iranian copy.

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