The Karabiner 98k was the standard German infantry rifle of WWII, carried by more soldiers than any other bolt-action rifle in the conflict. It refined the Gew 98 design into a shorter, handier carbine-length rifle while retaining the full Mauser 98 action strength. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1935, Germany Weight: 91 oz Overall length: 43.7" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting, Hunting