Sniper variants of the Gew 98 were produced in WWI by mounting commercial Goerz, Zeiss, or Voigtlander telescopes on specially selected actions. WWI German sniper operations were sophisticated and effective, and Gew 98 sniper rifles were among the best of the war. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1915, Germany Weight: 101 oz Overall length: 49.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Sniper, Collecting