Specifications
Bolt-action rifle
3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
7.92x57mm Mauser
500 m (547 yd)
1898
Paul Mauser
Mauser, Sauer & Sohn, various arsenals
Over 14.6 million
Bolt-action
1898-1960s
760 m/s (2,493 ft/s)
198 grain FMJ military surplus, also in modern hunting variant
5-round internal magazine
The Mauser Karabiner 98 is a true marvel of weapon engineering and one of history's most influential military rifles. With its outstanding reliability, exceptional accuracy, and robust design, this iconic bolt-action rifle offers a unique shooting experience.
Shooting the Kar98k connects you with a pivotal piece of military history while delivering impressive downrange performance. Its crisp trigger pull, smooth bolt operation, and powerful 7.92mm round combine to create a rifle that remains as satisfying to shoot today as when it dominated battlefields worldwide.