Videos tagged with Gewehr 98

This video from God Family and Guns argues that military surplus firearms represent the premier investment opportunity in the current gun market, contrasting them with modern firearms that typically depreciate. The speaker, demonstrating significant market knowledge, highlights the scarcity of historical surplus and the impact of factors like import bans on their value. Modern firearms are generally advised against for investment purposes, with the exception of potential market spikes during civil unrest.

This video compares the WWI-era Gewehr 98 and the WWII-era Karabiner 98k, both chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser. It demonstrates loading with stripper clips and highlights differences in handling and recoil due to the G98's longer barrel (29.1 inches) versus the K98k's carbine length (23.6 inches). The Mauser bolt-action system is shown to be smooth and reliable on both.

This video features the shooting of a historical Gewehr 98 rifle, manufactured by the Danzig arsenal in 1917. The rifle is chambered in 8mm Mauser caliber, a significant detail for firearms enthusiasts interested in classic military arms. The description highlights the historical context of the firearm, making it relevant for those interested in WWI-era weaponry and its operational characteristics.

The Våpensmia NM-149S is a Norwegian sniper rifle conversion based on German Kar 98k receivers, chambered in 7.62 NATO. It features a bent bolt handle, a 5-round detachable magazine, and a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 scope. The NM-149 F1 variant includes a heavy barrel and G3-style flash hider, with a laminate stock and two-stage trigger.

This video features a shooting demonstration of a historical Gewehr 98 rifle, manufactured at the Danzig arsenal in 1917. The rifle is chambered in 8mm Mauser caliber. The content focuses on the operation and firing of this antique military rifle, providing a glimpse into firearms from the World War I era.

This video features the shooting of a historical German Gewehr 98 rifle, manufactured by the Danzig arsenal in 1917. The content focuses on experiencing and showcasing this World War I era firearm in action.

This video features a shooting demonstration of a historical Gewehr 98 rifle. The rifle is identified as being manufactured by the Danzig arsenal in 1917, highlighting its provenance and age. The content focuses on the physical act of firing the firearm and implicitly showcases its operation and historical significance.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the German Gewehr 98 (G98) and Karabiner 98k (K98k) rifles, along with the Karabiner 98a (K98a). It covers historical context, evolution of barrel lengths, and practical shooting impressions. While the K98k is deemed more practical for combat, the G98 is appreciated for its classic feel and longer sight radius.

This video highlights eight of the most iconic and widely used firearms during World War I. It emphasizes how the conflict spurred significant technological advancements in weaponry, moving beyond pre-war patterns. While acknowledging other innovations like chemical warfare and aircraft, the focus remains squarely on the guns that defined the battlefield. The video aims to showcase the historical significance and impact of these specific firearms on the course of the Great War.

This review details the fascinating journey of a German Gewehr 98, originally manufactured in 1917 by Amberg. It was later modified in Spain, including a caliber conversion to 7mm Mauser and sight upgrades, before being sent to support Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. Imported to the US in the 1950s by Sam Cummings, this rifle represents a unique piece of international military firearm history.

This video showcases the historical Mauser Gewehr 98 from 1915, demonstrating its operation with PPU 8mm Mauser ammunition. It highlights the manual loading process using stripper clips and the rifle's bolt-action mechanism, including the three-position safety. The live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range emphasizes the rifle's smooth cycling and accuracy on steel targets.

This video explores the JP Sauer Pre-K98k rifle, a crucial precursor to the iconic Kar 98k, detailing its development during Germany's 1930s rearmament. It highlights technical improvements over the Gewehr 98, such as a shortened barrel and a new tangent rear sight, and discusses the 'post office' rifle scheme used to circumvent WWI treaty restrictions. Key production features like the bolt hold-open follower and unique barrel band retention methods are examined, distinguishing Sauer's design from Mauser's eventual K98k standard.