These were produced by CZ of Czechoslovakia using their vz98/29 design in the mid 1930s and were known as the M1310 and M1317. The Persians decided to go for the generic G98 and what was called a Short Rifle or musketoon. contacted me and asked me if I would like to look at a Persian example of the G98 I was happy to say yes. Try as I might I have never managed to get an example of the original G98 due to either availability or financial reasons. Stupidly I let it go at some stage for reasons I can no longer remember and have regretted it ever since. 1894) made by Ludwig Lowe & Co of Berlin chambered in 7 x 57mm Mauser and it was a beauty. Many years ago at the start of my classic shooting career I got myself a Brazilian G98 (Fusil Mo. To give an indication of this it’s reckoned that only the Kalashnikov AK47 and its variants have been produced in larger numbers… The Mauser 98 was a hugely popular rifle in its day and was either made under licence or by other German manufacturers for many nations. The advantages of the shorter/lighter K98 as a combat weapon are obvious, but of no concern to we classic shooters, so the better ‘shootability’ of the G98 makes it for me the ultimate Mauser. Though the G98 uses the same cartridge its 9lb weight and longer 29” barrel makes it far better behaved and also potentially more accurate too certainly at longer ranges. This is true, but I have always found the K98, though a good rifle, a bit hard in the shoulder, as the 8 x 57mm round it fires is a powerful one. You could argue that the G98 is no different to the more compact Karabiner K98 that replaced it, apart from its turned down bolt handle, simplified sights and shorter (23.6”) barrel and slightly lighter weight of 8.5 lbs.
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I recall a few years ago Mauser re-created this model and it was a beauty, but at some very serious money too, as I believe they continued on the serial numbers from where they had left off. The G98 is such a rifle and it’s rare to see one with its distinctive humped/tangent rear sight these days. These days classic guns of this nature are getting harder and harder to find and commanding ever higher prices. Three variants of the Gewehr 98 are featured in Battlefield 1 for the Scout kit: Infantry, Marksman, and Sniper.Let’s face it some military bolt-actions are not the prettiest guns in the world and items like the French MAS 36 and Lee Enfield No 4 are never going to win any beauty contests! Whereas others have an intrinsic elegance all their own with the bull-nosed SMLE being a good example, another - and my personal favourite – is the Mauser Gewehr G98. The Sniper variant is also present in the campaign and can be picked up from some enemy snipers. The variant used is named the Infantry variant and has a bayonet as its only attachment. The Gewehr 98 is one of the several weapons that equip the German Empire, and can also be found in the hands of the Ottoman Empire as well. It compares closely with the M1903, which has the farthest sweet spot, but a slower bullet velocity of 820 m/s. Together with its long-range sweet spot of 80-125 meters, the Gewehr 98 is arguably the most suitable sniper rifle for long-range sniping. Additionally, the flat trajectory of the bullets means that sniping at long range is easier than with other weapons.
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However, the Gewehr 98 has the distinct advantage of having the fastest muzzle velocity in the game, bar none, at 880 m/s, meaning the bullet will reach its destination the fastest. The Gewehr 98 is best left to sniping, as the slower fire rate compared to the Gewehr M.95 leaves much to be desired in close quarters combat. It can be identified by the distinct shape of the action, which sets it apart from the contemporary M1903.
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The Gewehr 98 is a weapon featured in Battlefield 1. "A German bolt action rifle firing a very fast projectile, excellent for long range use."