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The Mauser Model 1898 rifle was the standard bolt-action rifle of the German army for the two World Wars.
It took its principles from the Lebel Model 1886 rifle with the improvement of a metallic magazine of five cartridges.
Characteristics
Cartridge - 7,92x57 mm
Initial velocity - 745 m/s
Weight - 4 kg
Range - Pratical 400 m, useful 2 000 m, max. 4 000 m
Length - 1110 mm / tube: 600 mm
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