The German Imperial Army's standard service rifle of World War I, featuring the full-length 29-inch barrel of the original Mauser 98 design. The Gew 98 established the bolt-action service rifle as the global standard. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1898, Germany Weight: 9.25 oz Overall length: 49.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting