bolt action centre-fire rifle
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19860136-001
- Event 1939-1945 Second World War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer J.P. Sauer & Sohn
- Date Made 1938
- Place of Use Continent - Europe, Country - Germany
- Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
- Sub-category Armament, firearm
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1938/01/01
- Latest 1938/12/31
- Brand Name / Model Kar. 98k
- Inscription On receiver: (Various proofs); 7.9; 147; 1938; 5384; Mod. 98
- Pattern Name Mauser
- Materials Steel, Wood
- Service Component German Army
- Measurements Height 10.9 cm, Length 110.6 cm, Width 8.1 cm
- Caption Rifle, Mauser, Model K-98
- Additional Information Standard issue to German soldiers, the Kar-98 rifle became less effective as the war progressed, factories were damaged, and supplies cut off.