The Gew 33/40 was a lightweight mountain carbine built on VZ 33 actions captured when Germany occupied Czechoslovakia. It was issued to mountain troops and paratroopers requiring a lighter, more packable rifle. One of the lightest Kar 98k-pattern rifles produced. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1940, Germany Weight: 74 oz Overall length: 39.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting