World War II German infantry weapons
Source - World War II German infantry weapons
Art Nr.: 1156662656
ISBN 13: 9781156662656
B-Nr: INF1001310467
SubTitle: Luger P08 pistol, Browning Hi-Power, StG 44, Karabiner 98k, Gewehr 98, Mauser C96, MG 42, FG 42, Walther PP, S-mine, MP 40, MP 18, MG 08, Panzerfaust, List of World War II firearms of Germany, Gewehr 43, MG 34, Dreyse M1907, MP 34
Release Year: 2012
Published by: Books LLC, Reference Series
Cover Format: 246x189x6
Pages: 86
Weight: 186 g
Language: Englisch
Author: Source
Warengruppe: Taschenbuch/Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik/Geschichte
Beschreibung:
Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 85. Chapters: Luger P08 pistol, Browning Hi-Power, StG 44, Karabiner 98k, Gewehr 98, Mauser C96, MG 42, FG 42, Walther PP, S-mine, MP 40, MP 18, MG 08, Panzerfaust, List of World War II firearms of Germany, Gewehr 43, MG 34, Dreyse M1907, MP 34, Walther P38, Mauser HSc, Panzerbüchse 39, Panzerschreck, Vis pistol, Model 24 grenade, ZB vz. 26, MG 15, Steyr M1912, Sauer 38H, StG 45(M), MAS-38, Goliath tracked mine, MG 30, MP35, Vz. 33, Volkssturmgewehr 1-5, Gewehr 41, MG 81 machine gun, Fliegerfaust, Volksmaschinengewehr VMG-27, Flammenwerfer 35, MG 17 machine gun, EMP 44, CZ vz. 27, Erma EMP-35, FÉG 37M Pistol, Bodeo Model 1889, Panzerwurfmine, 8.8 cm Raketenwerfer 43, Wimmersperg Spz-kr, HIW VSK, Hafthohlladung, ZH-29, MG 13, MG 45, Model 43 grenade, Sturmpistole, Tellermine 43, Volkspistole, Tellermine 35, ZB-53, Model 39 grenade, ZB vz. 30, Krummlauf, Einstossflammenwerfer 46, Glasmine 43, Tellermine 42, Teller mine, List of World War II infantry anti-tank weapons of Germany, Kampfmesser 42. Excerpt: The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k, K98, or K98k) was a bolt action rifle chambered for the 8x57mm IS cartridge that was adopted as the standard service rifle in 1935 by the German Wehrmacht. It was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles. Although supplemented by semi- and fully automatic rifles during World War II, it remained the German service rifle until the end of World War II in 1945. The Karabiner 98k was derived from earlier rifles, namely the Mauser Standardmodell and the Karabiner 98b, which in turn had both been developed from the Gewehr 98. Since the Karabiner 98k rifle was shorter than the earlier Karabiner 98b (the 98b was a carbine in name only, a version of Gewehr 98 long rifle with upgraded sights), it was given the designation Karabiner 98 Kurz, meaning 'Carbine 98 Short'. Just like its predecessor, the rifle was noted for its reliability, great accuracy and an effective range of up to 500 metres (550 yd) with iron sights. A disassembled Karabiner 98k action.The Karabiner 98k was a controlled-feed bolt-action rifle based on the Mauser M 98 system. It could be loaded with five rounds of 8x57mm IS ammunition from a stripper clip, loaded into an internal magazine. The straight bolt handle found on the Gewehr 98 bolt had been replaced by a turned-down bolt handle on the Karabiner 98k. This change made it easier to rapidly operate the bolt, reduced the amount the handle projected beyond the receiver, and enabled mounting of aiming optics directly above the receiver on the Karabiner 98k. Each rifle was furnished with a short length of cleaning rod, fitted through the bayonet stud. The rods from 3 rifles will make one full-length cleaning rod. Originally the Karabiner 98k iron sight line had an open post type front sight, and a tangent-type rear sight with a V-shaped rear notch. From 1939 onwards the post front sight was hooded to reduce glare under unfavourable light conditions and add protection for the pos