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Sniper Rifle

Discussion in 'German Light Weapons' started by Gecko, Dec 4, 2007.

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  1. Gecko

    Gecko New Member

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    Hi,

    did the Germans have a dedicated sniper rifle, or did they use the Mauser with a scope as the sniper rifle?
     
  2. Spitfire XIV-E

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    The Mauser Kar 98k was used as a Sniper Rifle as was the Walther - Gewehr 43/Karabiner 43. I would think that other German Rifles were also used.
     
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    But the 98 was the main choice am guessing
     

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