Specifications

Weapon type:

Bolt-action rifle

Weight:

3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)

Calibre:

7.92x57mm Mauser

Effective range:

500 m (547 yd)

Designed:

1898

Designer:

Paul Mauser

Manufacturer:

Mauser, Sauer & Sohn, various arsenals

Number produced:

Over 14.6 million

Action:

Bolt-action

In service:

1898-1960s

Muzzle velocity:

760 m/s (2,493 ft/s)

Bullets:

198 grain FMJ military surplus, also in modern hunting variant

Capacity:

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.

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