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This model introduced in 1898 is the most successful bolt action design ever produced and in one form or another this action has been used by most of the countries of the world since 1898. It was the principal rifle of the German Army in World War 1 and a number of variations of the rifle appeared during that war. One of the first was the '98 rifle with the turned down bolt handle used by bicycle troops. In 1905 most of these '98 rifles were rebored to take the larger diameter or 'S' bullet. This model also appeared in .22 inch calibre for training purposes.
Weapon No 80
KAR 98 (Model 98 Carbine)
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The basic infantry arm of the German Army in World War 2, the 'KAR' means that this is essentially a Carbine. There is however, another version, the 'KAR 98K', in which the 'K' following the year of introduction stands for 'Kurz' which means short. 'KAR 98K' is in fact a shortened version of this Model KAR 98. The original Model 98 Carbine was apparently never made in quantity since it is a rare item these days and photographs of German Troops in World War 1 rarely show this weapon in evidence.
Weapon No 82
Rifle 7.65 F H Mauser M1924/30
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These rifles were made in three different calibers, 7 mm, 7.65 mm and 7.9 mm. They were made for Belgium, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Iran, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Turkey, Uruguay and Yugoslavia. This conforms with the sales pattern for most 'Fabrique Nationale' arms.
Weapon No 83
Carbine 7.65 FH M1924
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Apart from length and weight the detail is as for the rifle (Weapon No 82).
Weapon No 85
KAR 7.92 mm 98K
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Standard weapon of the German Army in World War 2. Adopted in 1935, it was manufactured in tremendous quantities. This weapon is still found in many parts, some recent specimens were taken from the Viet Cong.