In January 1908, the Karabiner Model 1898 AZ (Kar 98AZ) was accepted for service. The new features were a small diameter (33 mm (1.30 in)) receiver ring, tapered rather than stepped …

Jan 13, 2021 · Imperial German soldiers armed with Karabiner 98AZ short rifles. The Karabiner 98AZ grew from its intended purpose as an artillery and cavalry carbine, as its short-rifle layout …

Aug 21, 2023 · To the soldiers in the trenches of 1914 to 1918, it became commonly called the Kar98 and was an immediate success. The new carbine bore the same dimensions as the …

One model carbine of the Kar.98 variations was officially accepted on June 16, 1902, by Kaiser Wilhelm II, Commander in chief of the German Armed Forces. This Einheitskarabiner (official …

The Karabiner 98AZ (abbreviated as Kar 98AZ or K 98AZ), is a German bolt-action rifle. It is a carbine version of the Gewehr 98 with a shorter barrel. The "AZ" in the weapon's name stands …

Mar 19, 2023 · Based on my experience in recent years, really decent, all matching, non-beater Kar 98A's, later to be termed the Kar 98AZ, will easily go for $1500 U.S. and higher when it …

Oct 13, 2006 · Designed as a replacement for the Model 1898 Carbine and adopted in 1908 as the Kar.98AZ it has an increased barrel length over the 1898 Carbine to help reduce muzzle …

Aug 1, 2024 · Not to be confused with the later Karabiner 98k or the earlier Karabiner 98A (uppercase A), the Karabiner 98a (Kar 98a) was a shorter version of the Gewehr 98 originally …

Kar 98az made by Erfurt in 1917. This rifle is is in good but well worn condition. The metalitns a hint of its original finish but most of it has greyed/browned with age or has worn away to bare …

This listing is for an Erfurt Arsenal KAR 98 AZ World War I German K 98 rifle chambered in 8 mm Mauser.. this rifle is absolutely gorgeous. This patina literally takes over 100 years to...