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