Caliber: | 8x57 Mauser |
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System of operation: | Gas operated, semi-auto |
Length overall: | 44.8 inches |
Barrel length: | 22 inches |
Feed device: | 10 round, detachable box magazine |
Sight:Front: | Hooded |
Sight:Rear: | Tangent-Leaf |
Weight: | 8.5 lb without magazine |
Muzzle velocity: | Approximately 2460 f.p.s. |
8x57 mm clip.
Kar-43 Semi-Auto Rifle.
Another view of the Kar-43.
Close-up of action.
Another close-up of action.
Top view of the bolt.
Bolt in the open position.
Close-up of the magazine.
Close-up of the triggerguard.
Close-up of the scope mounting base machined into the receiver. These rifle
could be fitted with a scope, but only a small number were actually used as snipers..
Close-up of the Buttstock.
Close-up of the rear sight.
Close-up of the nosecap, note the absence of bayonet mounting lugs.