Gew 98 rifles modified by German soldiers in the trenches, typically with bent bolt handles, crude scope mounts, or stock carvings. While not factory variants, these soldier-modified rifles represent authentic primary historical artifacts of WWI. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1915, Germany Weight: 98 oz Overall length: 49.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting