Mauser Oberndorf-produced K98k, the standard German service rifle of WWII. The definitive bolt-action rifle of the war, produced in massive numbers by multiple manufacturers across occupied Europe. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm IS Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1935, Germany Weight: 109 oz Overall length: 43.7" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Service Rifle, Sniper Platform