H. Krieghoff produced Kar 98k rifles under contract during WWII. Krieghoff-manufactured Kar 98k rifles are among the rarer manufacturer-coded variants, as Krieghoff's primary wartime production was the FW 190 aircraft and the MG 151 aircraft cannon rather than infantry rifles. 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