The bolt-action design was the latest refinement of the 1895 design patented by Paul Mauser and already in service in many other countries. The Gewehr 98 action, using stripper clip loading with the powerful 8mm Mauser cartridge, introduced. C & R Eligible The Gewehr 98, was introduced into German military service in 1898, replacing the Gewehr 1888. The Gewehr 98 (abbreviated G98, Gew 98 or M98) is a German bolt action Mauser rifle firing cartridges from a 5 round internal clip-loaded magazine that was the German service rifle from 1898 to 1935, when it was replaced by the Karabiner 98k. Three variants of the Gewehr 98 are featured in Battlefield 1 for the Scout kit: Infantry, Marksman, and Sniper. German Gewehr 98 Bolt Action Rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser. The Sniper variant is also present in the campaign and can be picked up from some enemy snipers. The variant used is named the Infantry variant and has a bayonet as its only attachment.
The bolt handle is turned down as it would be on a sniper rifle and has a standard GEW 98 rear sight that graduates from 400 to 2,000 meters. This is a WWI GEW 98 rifle that is set up with a high claw mount over the receiver. The Mauser, which served as the service rifle of the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and the Third Reich, while inspiring numerous other rifles to adopt the Gewehr 98s modern features. MAUSER MODEL 98 RIFLE (GEWHR 98) SNIPER RIFLE. A German bolt-action rifle firing a very fast projectile, excellent for long range use. The Gewehr 98 is one of the several weapons that equip the German Empire, and can also be found in the hands of the Ottoman Empire as well. The Gewehr 98 Sniper is a primary weapon for the Scout class in Battlefield 1. It compares closely with the M1903, which has the farthest sweet spot, but a slower bullet velocity of 820 m/s. of a future German regulation rifle derived from the WWI-era Gewehr 98. Together with its long-range sweet spot of 80-125 meters, the Gewehr 98 is arguably the most suitable sniper rifle for long-range sniping. Mauser Rifles- 1918 1945: G.98, K.98b, standard-modell, K.98k, Sniper, Markings. Additionally, the flat trajectory of the bullets means that sniping at long range is easier than with other weapons. However, the Gewehr 98 has the distinct advantage of having the fastest muzzle velocity in the game, bar none, at 880 m/s, meaning the bullet will reach its destination the fastest. The Gewehr 98 is best left to sniping, as the slower fire rate compared to the Gewehr M.95 leaves much to be desired in close quarters combat.
It can be identified by the distinct shape of the action, which sets it apart from the contemporary M1903. The rifle was patented by Paul Mauser in 1895 with initial production running from 1898 to 1918, becoming. The Gewehr 98 is a weapon featured in Battlefield 1. The Mauser Gewehr 98 (formally as the 'Infantry Rifle Model 1898') was a manually operated, magazine fed, bolt-action rifle and became one of the most successful military and sport firearms ever produced (numbering over 5,000,000 units). "A German bolt action rifle firing a very fast projectile, excellent for long range use."