Mauser · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1915
| Weight (empty) | 4090 g (144.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1250 mm (49.21") |
| Barrel Length | 740 mm (29.13") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 878 m/s (2881 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4936 J (3641 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
The Mauser Gewehr 98 Sniper was the first systematically deployed German sniper rifle, created by fitting selected Gewehr 98 infantry rifles with commercial and military telescopic sights during World War I. Approximately 18,421 scoped Gewehr 98 rifles were converted for the sniper role, equipped with 2.5x and 3x magnification optics from manufacturers including Zeiss, Voigtlander, and Goerz. The Gew 98's robust Mauser action, powerful 7.92x57mm cartridge, and long 740mm barrel provided excellen...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Paul Mauser