The Kar 98K or Karabiner 98K is a bolt-action service rifle of the Third Reich, as well as serving the Millennium Organization and the Letzte Bataillon, following the end of World War 2.
Overview[]
The Kar 98k is a bolt-action rifle, developed by Mauser, with varying companies augmenting the design as well. The rifle weighs from 3.7–4.1 kg (8.2–9.0 lb) and 1,110 mm (43.70 in) long, with a barrel length of 600 mm (23.62 in). The weapon's muzzle velocity is 760 m/s (2,493 ft/s), with an effective range of 500 m (550 yd) with the standard iron sights, but with a scope, it is 1,000 m (1,090 yd) and a maximum range of up to 4,700 m (5,140 yd). The weapon fires the 7.92×57mm Mauser ammunition, used by weapons like the MG-42 and even the FG-42, loaded into an internal magazine of 5 rounds, either independently or with a 5 round stripper clip.
History[]
The Kar 98K was introduced by 1935, as a new generation service rifle, which was derived from weapons like the Karabiner 98b and even the Standardmodell of 1924, which in turn were derived from the older Gewehr 98. It was adopted via it's reliability, safety and effectiveness in long range. It served the Third Reich until the end of World War 2.
Usage In Hellsing[]
Following the fall of the Third Reich, the Kar 98K would still serve the German people years later, mostly as a ceremonial rifle, however other nations and peoples have found use for it. It is also standard by those of the Letzte Bataillon and Millennium Organization. It's mostly seen in the hands of Waffen-SS troops, who also mostly use the MP40, as well as weapons like the STG-44.