| Accession Number | REL28841 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| 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 complete with 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.