A series of [[bolt action]] [b][[rifle]]s[/b] designed and manufactured by Mauser, chambered for 7.92×57mm and utilizes 5-round internal magazine. The Mauser 98 is recognizable by its two handguard metal bands on the front (one serves for sling swivels), ability to store a [[cleaning rod]] inside the lower handguard, and semi-grip buttstock. This tag refers any variants, such as:
* [b]Gewehr 98[/b], introduced in 1898. The original model that served the German military during [[World War I]]. Has a straight bolt handle.
* [b]Karabiner 98k[/b], introduced in 1935. Essentially the shortened Gewehr 98 of it with a bent bolt. Used by the Germans during [[World War II]]. 
* Other foreign-produced copies such as the Polish [[Wz.29 (Girls' Frontline)|Wz.29]] and Chinese "Type 24.":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Kai-shek_rifle

h1. See also
* [[Gewehr 41]]
* [[Kar98k (Girls' Frontline)]]
* [[List of Weapons]]

h1. External links
* "Wikipedia: Gewehr 98":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gewehr_98
* "Wikipedia: Karabiner 98 kurz":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabiner_98k
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