A shortened Gew 98 variant issued to German artillery crews during WWI, providing a more compact rifle than the full-length infantry version. These were battlefield adaptations rather than formally adopted patterns and show considerable variation. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1916, Germany Weight: 87 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting