Weapons · Germany · 1935-1945
Karabiner 98k
bolt-action rifle
The standard infantry rifle of the Wehrmacht, a shortened, modernised descendant of the Gewehr 98 that had armed the Kaiser's army, it was rugged, accurate, and simple to mass produce, remaining the backbone weapon of German infantry throughout the war.
| caliber | 7.92x57mm Mauser |
|---|---|
| capacity | 5-round internal magazine |
| effective range | 500 m |
| produced | ~14 million |
Western Europe, Eastern Front, Balkans, Mediterranean and North Africa
