Mauser G33/40
This mornings gun porn is a Mauser oddity, the Mauser G33/40 which was usually issued to the Alpenkorps
The G33/40, is a shortened and lightened version of the K98 rifle. Built by Waffen Werke Brunn it was only in production for 3 years, from 1940-1942. It fired the exact same 7.92mm round, and had the same Mauser 98 action. However, that is where the similarities end.
The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the K98. These included: the bolt, stock, cleaning rod, sight hood cover, upper hand guard, barrel bands, sling, and even the bayonet.
This particular survivor is fitted with a ZF41 scope it would have been issued to a marksman for short distance sniper duties.
Comments
Short distance like a drop short?
Posted by: TimC | April 30, 2008 3:05 PM
As I recall, it's just the bolt handle which differs from the standard K98, in that it's turned down.
Posted by: Kim du Toit | April 30, 2008 4:23 PM
I know where there is one of the Yugo made ones and i think they are a bit shorter all i know is that in 7.92 they kick like a mule and the But Plate HURTS!!
Posted by: ajdshootist | April 30, 2008 6:24 PM
Hope these links on the Gebirgsjager in WW2 are helpful:
http://www.gebirgsjaeger.4mg.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gebirgsj%C3%A4ger
Posted by: Gallimaufry | April 30, 2008 10:35 PM
I have the Brno VZ33 which was the original Czech
built carbine. On its adoption into the Wehrmacht
it was designated the G33/40. Its true that many
parts have a different dimension & geometry than
a M98K. They are a bit noisier, too, but with a
proper snug hold the "kick" is just a shove and
the carbine is a hoot to shoot!
The shorter sight radius, though, reduces accuracy.
One must remember that, while using a full rifle cartridge, the weapon was built to be a carbine.
Posted by: BushRat | May 2, 2008 6:57 AM