The Kriegsmodell (war model) Kar 98k represents the extreme end of German wartime simplification. Stocks are unfinished, metal parts are rough, and various non-essential components are deleted. These rifles tell the story of German industrial collapse in 1944-1945. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1944, Germany Weight: 91 oz Overall length: 43.7" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting