| Accession Number | REL28841.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 1 - Mediterranean: Floor |
| Maker |
Berlin-Lubecker Maschinenfabriken Bernhard Berghaus, Lubeck |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Mauser Kar 98k Rifle : German Army
Description
Mauser Kar 98k bolt action rifle without firing pin. Receiver ring marked 237 over 1940 and Mod 98. Full wood stock and top handguard. The butt has a small brass plate on the right side with the number 27. It is complete with a cleaning rod and brown leather sling.
History / Summary
This type of rifle was the standard infantry weapon of the German Army during the Second World War.