History of WWI Primer 109: German Wartime Modification of the Gewehr 98 Documentary

Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.
C&Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday!
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M.98 Rifle and Carbine
Firearms of the German Army from 1898 to 1918
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[@mohammedcohen]

I have a Kar 98k with a 1916 Spandau receiver...the fact that it survived the Great War, the Weimar Republic, the second world war AND 'Bubba' is amazing and makes it one of my favorite rifles in my collection...

[@deaconfrost2009]

You know, it's not too often that you see Mae having a look on her face that says " What do you mean, there's still more ammo?!"

[@brentkeller3826]

"Hi, I'm Othais and this"

[@the_major]

Othias:

[@flanigan69-28]

5:44

[@grahamr4916]

You see kiddos, when an Air Service Rifle and a Gewehr 98 love eachother very much...

[@CaliPatriot88]

I have a Gewehr 98 that was manufactured by Oberspree in 1916, right before the factory was bought out by DWM. It also received the 1920 government stamp so it's likely it saw service with the Reichswehr in the Wiemar Republic before it was sent off to to Spain for use during the civil war. This rifle definitely got around and saw a lot of history!

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

I watch these when I am running of the treadmill. Mae's shooting segment was so long that I ran a half mile during it.

[@fien111]

This was clearly the last rifle they shot that day, holy crap Mae seems exhausted

[@lordsummerisle87]

Othias: "Mauser Gew98, often considered to be the best bolt-action military rifle."

[@73honda350]

These episodes are thoroughly researched, well presented, interesting and educational, but the best part is always the final scene and sound effects of the "WAR WERE DECLARED" clips.

[@silverfingerthesilverstack5062]

I want to see Mae do a bayonet charge episode and see which she prefers.

[@pacman10182]

"i call it the Reich rocket"

[@ZGryphon]

"By 1915 the Gewehr 98 cost the government roughly 65 Marks to produce. At Oberspree, it cost only... 250. The project was an abysmal failure."

[@etelmo]

You got the bayonet out on the lightbox, showed it off... but you didn't hand it over to Mae to give a live fire demonstration :(

[@henrikrothen5640]

Great channel! Great content! Great dynamic in presenation! Appreciate the show!

[@tomclark9895]

I took great pleasure from Othais' extremely appropriate use of the word "ersatz". You, sir, have won KZbin for today.

[@robertprueter3292]

Bless you Mae for taking one for the team

[@thesherpa]

War were declared:

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

God I love this channel thanks for giving me insight on this magazine extension. Your channel is the ONLY channel and place I have found useable information about this reproduction pice. I’ll definitely be getting one for my 1903 Springfield