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Mauser Kar98k
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1935 - 1945
Caliber
Overview
The Mauser Kar98k (Karabiner 98 kurz — 'Carbine 98 short') is a bolt-action rifle that served as the standard service rifle of the German Wehrmacht throughout World War II. Based on the legendary Mauser 98 action, it is one of the most recognizable and widely produced military rifles in history.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1,110mm (43.7 in)
Barrel Length
600mm (23.6 in)
Weight
3,850g (8.5 lb) empty
Mechanical
Action Type
Bolt-action, controlled-round feed
Trigger Type
Two-stage military trigger
Sights Type
Inverted V front post, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000m; ZF 39/41 scope on sniper
Magazine Capacity
5 rounds (internal magazine, stripper-clip loaded)
Additional Information
action
Bolt-action, controlled-round feed (CRF), internal box magazine
barrel
600mm (23.6 in) — 4-groove, right-hand twist, 1:9.45 twist
bayonet
Standard-issue Seitengewehr 84/98 bayonet
magazine
5-round internal, loaded via stripper clips
variants
Standard Kar98k, ZF39/ZF41 sniper variants, post-war Czech and other copies
action_strength
Third locking lug, large gas vents, gas shield — benchmark for safety
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