Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Karabiner 98k
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1935–1945
Quantity
14,600,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1934
- Service Entry Year1934
- DesignerMauser
- Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
- Notable UsersWehrmacht, Yugoslavia, China, Ethiopia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.92×57mm Mauser
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Calibre Classfull-power
- Bullet Weight12.8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typetwo-stage
- Safety Typewing
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity760 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Maximum Range4,700 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Twist1:240mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeIron sights or telescopic sight.
- Sight Radius500 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylow
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production14,600,000
- Production Start1934
- Production End1945
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width45 mm
- Height115 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1935Production started
- 1936First deployment: Spanish Civil War
- 1945Production ended
91
years in service
10
years in production
14,600,000
units produced
36
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
KARABINER 98K · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 13,000units
13,000active
Karabiner 98kSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  People's Republic of China | — | — | — |
| — |  Taiwan | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
07 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
19BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES28GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS52PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources