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.

2023年8月7日 · The Karabiner 98k evolved from the Gewehr 98, and the name should already give you an idea about the new rifle’s features. It was called a Karabiner (carbine) rather than Gewehr (rifle), and the “k” suffix stood for “kurz”, meaning short.

2016年9月8日 · Derived from a melding the post-WWI Kar 98b and 1924 Standardmodell, it was about a half inch shorter than the Kar 98a, weighed about the same but was much more streamlined in appearance. The Kar 98k employed the side-mounted sling, caliber was also 7.92x57mm and the fore-end entirely reconfigured.

2024年1月19日 · The Mauser Karabiner 98k, officially known as the Karabiner 98 Kurz (Carbine 98 Short), is a bolt-action rifle that stands as one of the most iconic and widely recognized military weapons in history. It was the standard service rifle of the German military during World War II and has left an indelible mark on the world of firearms.

2023年3月9日 · The Kar 98 might be said to be the best version of the Mauser rifle and perhaps the best bolt action rifle of the Second World War. But given Germany’s technical know-how, the choice of the Kar 98 was puzzling.

2021年12月13日 · 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.

German ‘ Landser ‘ with the Mauser rifle Karabiner 98K, the basic weapon of the German Army from 1898 to 1945. The Mauser 98K was the last of the long line of Mauser rifles used by the German Army and based on the original Mauser Gewehr 98.

This arm is practically identical with the German Kar. 98K. It is replacing the old Mauser-Verguiero (Portuguese Service M. 1904 rifle, caliber 6.5mm). The one-piece striker has a short point, and a collar against which the mainspring bears for cocking.

The Mauser Kar. 98K, or Mauser carbine, model 98K, rifle is the standard shoulder weapon of the German Army. Anyone who can use the U.S. M1903 (Springfield) service rifle will have little difficulty in using this German weapon, which is a handy, accurate short rifle.

2022年3月30日 · Every German soldier trained before or during the Second World War was taught to use a Mauser Karabiner 98k. The rifle was used in every theater of the war to feature German forces, and during the conflict’s early days was perfectly fine. German soldier armed with a Karabiner 98k during WWII.