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Steyr VK-98 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The VK-98 (VK standing for Volkssturmkarabiner), a.k.a. VG-5, was a German rifle produced by Steyr for the German Volkssturm militia near the end of WWII. Developed as a response to the shortage of arms, the VK-98 is very simply made, made from surplus Kar98k and other gun parts and other crudely-made components. Most known examples do have a functioning 5-round fixed magazine, but some uncommon examples had no magazine and were single shot, which were generalized by some sources as being a property of most VK-98s.

Specifications

(late 1944 and early 1945)

  • Type: Battle Rifle
  • Caliber: 7.92 x 57mm Mauser
  • Weight: 6.9 lbs (3.1 kg)
  • Length: 40.6 in (103.1 cm)
  • Barrel length: 23.5 in (59.8 cm)
  • Capacity: 1, 5
  • Fire Modes: Bolt-Action

The Volkssturmkarabiner VK-98 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Note Release Date
Forgotten Hope 2 Single shot 2007