Karabiner 98 kurz

The Karabiner 98 Kurz was the main battle rifle for the Germans in World War Two.The karabiner 98k was designed by Mauser, had a bolt action and used the 5 round stripper clip.The K98k fires a 7.92x57mm Mauser cartridge.

The rifle was designed in 1935 and was produced from 1935–45. Although the rifle has stopped being used by the german military, it is still used in some rebellions and uprisings.

The rifle which was designed in 1935 was later introduced as the main battle rifle for the Wehrmacht although the Waffen-SS later adopted the Gewehr 43.Still, some Waffen-SS still used the K98k.

The Karabiner 98k would either carry a telescopic sight or (more commonly) an iron sight.