Gewehr 98
Bolt-action Rifle
DesignerPaul Mauser
Design Year1898
Difficulty
Medium
Era
World War I
In-Game Hints
- -Standard German infantry rifle in WWI
- -7.92x57mm Mauser caliber
- -Its bolt action design influenced rifles worldwide
Country of OriginClick to reveal
German Empire
About the Gewehr 98
The Gewehr 98 is a bolt-action rifle designed by Paul Mauser in 1898 from the World War I era. It is classified as a medium difficulty firearm in Gun Guesser.
In Gun Guesser, players are shown the Gewehr 98 along with its type, designer, and design year — but not its country of origin. Your challenge is to place a pin on the world map as close to its true origin as possible. The closer your guess, the higher your score.
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Can You Guess Where the Gewehr 98 Was Made?
Test your knowledge in Gun Guesser — the free online gun quiz where you pin firearm origins on the world map.
