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Paul Mauser

German weapon designer and manufacturer (1838-1914)

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Dec 11, 2025
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What is the standard cartridge for a Mauser Model 98 rifle?

The Mauser Model 98 (Gewehr 98) was originally adopted and chambered for the German service 7.92×57mm cartridge (often called 7.9mm or 8mm Mauser) as its standard military chambering . Modern commerci...

Jan 12, 2026
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Are original Mauser 98 receivers safe for contemporary high-pressure cartridges after headspace and heat-treatment checks?

Original Mauser 98 receivers possess a fundamentally strong, well‑vented design—large receiver ring, dual locking lugs with a safety lug, and gas relief features—that historically provided robust prot...