Deactivated Karabiner 98 AZ Carbine SN. 5019 ^

Deactivated Imperial German Karabiner 98 AZ 7.92mm Carbine in good, original deactivated condition. This is one of the earlier models originally converted from standard G98 rifles, with the K98 stamp. Introduced in 1908, the Karabiner 98 AZ was intended for cavalry, mountain troops and second line units, like artillerymen. It soon found favour with German `Shock Troops’ in World War One, as its short size and quick handling made it ideal for trench assaults and small raiding parties. They were taken out of service in 1923 and are now rare. All deactivated weapons sold by D and B Militaria are deactivated in the United Kingdom and hold London or Birmingham proof marks and a certificate stating that the weapon has been deactivated correctly.