The German Model 98k Mauser Carbine, adopted by Germany as the primary battle rifle in 1935. The 98k was based upon the Mauser turn-bolt action developed by Paul Mauser in 1898.

During WWII the 98k was developed in very large quantities in most German occupied countries. After WWII many countries; East Germany, Norway, China, and even Israel issued the rifle to homeland troops. Some were rebarreled to 30.06 and .308 calibers.