The immediate precursor to the Gewehr 98, widely used by the Boers in South Africa and Chile. The 7x57mm cartridge was the most advanced military cartridge of the 1890s — its long, heavy, pointed bullet retained velocity and penetrated British armor at ranges that shocked contemporary observers. Boer commandos used this rifle to humiliate the British Army during the early Boer War. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1895, Germany Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 44" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military