Deutsche Waffen UND 8mm-Mauser Rifle

Posted: 02/08/2025

Deutsche Waffen UND 8mm-Mauser Rifle

The Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) produced the iconic Mauser Gewehr 98 (G98) bolt-action rifle, which served as the German army’s standard service rifle from 1898 to 1935. It is a 5-round, stripper-clip loaded, 7.92×57mm Mauser (8mm) rifle with a 29.1-inch barrel, weighing approx. 9 lbs.

Specifications:

  • Action: Bolt-action, controlled-feed
  • Caliber: 7.92×57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser/8mm IS)
  • Overall Length: 1,250 mm (49.2 inches)
  • Weight: Approx. 4.09 kg (9 lbs)
  • Barrel Length: 740 mm (29.1 inches)
  • Magazine Capacity: 5-round internal, staggered column
  • Sights: Lange Visier tangent rear sight, inverted V-shape front
  • Effective Range: Up to 500 meters (max range ~2,000 meters)
  • Manufacturer: DWM, Mauser, Spandau, and other imperial armories