Mauser Gewehr 98/Kar98k Appreciation Post

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Howdy Folks!

The Texan is back with yet ANOTHER Gun Appreciation Post, where today we have a MilSurp that is often loved, and also seen as overrated by many. The one and only!

Mauser Gewehr98/Kar98k

Also to those about to accuse me of being a Nazi, I can assure you that I am not one, I am Jewish and I keep my posts Apolitical, and I talk about the history of the firearms and go a bit on the technical side of things.

Anyways with that out of the way.

The Mauser rifle was a revolutionary weapon that was produced, in fact most bolt action rifles nowadays pay homage to Paul Mauser’s design, and it was a big step in industrial production. Over 100 Million Units were produced, that is if you count the copies and of course modern derivatives too. If there was one rifle that I would pick that symbolizes an industrial machine that is the definition of mass production, I would say that this rifle is definitely a contender for that title, first place obviously goes to the AK platform, but this, for its time, it was very impressive that this weapon was copied and kept being mass produced. Hell even too this day, Mauser actually still makes G98s, but mainly as hunting rifles.

8mm Mauser is also still widely mass produced as well, where it is popular in Europe alongside 6.5x55mm Swedish as a hunting cartridge.

Anyways!

Enjoy everyone!

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wish I could find a good condition one