The Karabiner 98 kurz (German: [kaʁaˈbiːnɐ ˌʔaxtʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç ˈkʊɐ̯ts]; ' carbine 98 short '), often abbreviated Karabiner 98k, Kar98k or K98k and also sometimes incorrectly referred to as a K98 (a K98 is a Polish carbine and copy of the Kar98a), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge.

The Gewehr 98 or model 98 (M98) rifle is a manually operated, magazine-fed, controlled-feed bolt-action rifle, 1,250 mm (49 in) in length and 4.09 kg (9.0 lb) in weight. It has a 740 mm (29 in) long rifled barrel and carries 5 rounds of ammunition in an internal magazine.

The MAUSER 98 action is regarded as the forefather of all modern bolt action rifles. Built in the millions, copied in the thousands, never matched. We have had the original for 125 years.

Aug 7, 2023 · The author does a deep dive into the German Karabiner 98k and discusses why it’s likely the best infantry bolt-action rifle to ever see combat. Brilliant ideas often do not materialize overnight, nor is their significance always immediately understood.

Jan 13, 2021 · Throughout World War I, Imperial German soldiers were issued the classic Mauser designed Gewehr 98 bolt-action rifle chambered in 8 mm Mauser. The Gewehr 98 was a reliable and accurate...

Sep 8, 2016 · Caliber was the formidable 7.92x57mm (also called "8mm Mauser") round. The Kar 98k Mauser seen here was a World War II bring-back and is in excellent condition. All parts match and the rifle functions beautifully.

Apr 12, 2022 · The Gewehr 98 was one in a series of guns designed by Mauser during the 19th century. Like many of their rifles, the weapon was accurate and capable and widely used in World War I.

Apr 10, 2023 · Even though this cutaway drawing is of a Mauser 98 sporting rifle with a double set trigger mechanism and a lever-style floorplate latch, it illustrates the design’s fundamental simplicity,...

Oct 17, 2020 · For its day, the Gew 98 was a strong and reliable infantry weapon that is remembered today as the ultimate military bolt-action rifle. German soldiers in a trench, the soldier in the...

Dec 13, 2021 · Defined by models such as Model 1898 (Kar 98), Model 1898a (Kar 98a), and the Model 1898k (Kar 98k), the carbine form survived in circulation long enough to see extended combat service in World War 2 (1939-1945) as the standard infantry rifle for the Germans.