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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.
Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH is a subsidiary of SIG Sauer. The Mauser M 98 series rifles are practically a civilian version of the Karabiner 98k, which was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser 98 military rifles of World War I and World War II. Vaguely similar to the latter rifle in appearance, the M 98 is offered in many ...
This is a category for Mauser-system Bolt-action rifles and variants. Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. 0–9.
In 1999, the civilian gun segment of the Mauser firearms company was separated from the military segment and was purchased by the German investors Michael Lüke and Thomas Ortmeier. Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH (German for 'Mauser Hunting Weapons Ltd.') was established as a new company, with its base being situated in Isny im Allgäu in southern Germany.
Mauser M98, cutaway model Mauser M98, action from above. The recesses for the stripper clips and thumb hole on the left can be seen. Mauser M98, marksman bolt group. Identifiable from the bent bolt handle. Mauser M98, bolt and firing pin and safety mechanism field stripped German World War I brass 5 round stripper clip with 7.92×57mm JS cartridges
The Model 1935 combined elements of the Mauser 1889 (breech, magazine and stock) and of the Gewehr 98, but it was shorter. [2] Some Model 35 rifles were modernised Mauser 98. [2] Both the Manufacture d’Armes de L’État and the FN Herstal produced it between 1935 and 1940. [3] A sniping version was also developed before the war. [2] [4]
Large numbers of military surplus rifles were sporterised in the 1950s and 1960s- especially Lee–Enfield, M1903 Springfield, and Mauser K98 rifles, which were in abundant supply after WWII, and therefore cheaper to acquire than a newly manufactured commercial hunting rifle.
Although not strictly a Mauser rifle, the Arisaka receiver is a modified Gewehr 98 action that borrows heavily from the Mauser design. [5] [6] [7] The Type 66 rifles were chambered for the Type 66, 8×52mmR Siamese, cartridge. [3] [4] In the late 1950s some were converted to fire .30 Carbine ammunition. [8]