„Tonne“ or „Fass“ is a German word for barrel. Wassertonne / Wasserfass = Water Barrel. „Tonne“ is also ton (weight). Like „lead“ and „lead“. To lead / lead bullets. Same written word, different meaning. I guess Mauser Tonne is a nick name because it looks like a barrel / Tonne
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