Hungarian/German 98/40
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- Published: Friday, 21 June 2013 20:23
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Nation: Germany |
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Adopted:1940 |
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Design: Mannlicher |
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Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser |
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Capacity: 5 shot |
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Action: Bolt Action |
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Mfg. by: Femaru Fegyver es Gepgyar, Budapest |
Made in Hungary under German occupation. The 98/40 was an adaptation of the Hungarian M35 for the German 8mm round. It was so successful that Hungary produced a version call the 43M after the war.