The main rifle of the German Army in World War One and the most successful bolt action design ever produced. Saw limited service in World War Two. Magazine held 5 rounds - clip fed.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of Breech) Serial No (Top of Receiver) WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A/N. 1917 Serial no (L side of Receiver) GEW 98 (Bolt handle) 903Accession Number: 148 | Period of Use: 1898 - 1940s |
Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: Boer War; First World War; Spanish Civil War |
Country of Origin: Germany | Type Date: 1898 |
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Mauser A-G Oberndorf am Neckar | Serial Number: 6076 |
Manufacture Date: 1917 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.92mm |
Weight: 4140g | Length Overall: 1255mm |
Cyclic Rate: Single Shot | Length Barrel: 740mm |
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