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Karabinek wz. 1929
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The Karabinek wz.29 (Kbk wz.29; Polish: carbine model 29) was a Polish bolt-action short rifle based on the German Kar98AZ. Identifying attributes include a 98/05 style mast bayonet lug ending directly beneath the front sight and winged protective ears to either side of the front sight blade. Cavalry models featured a turned-down bolt handle, and early versions had a stacking hook near the end of the stock on the right side.
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Type | Service rifle |
Place of origin | Poland |
Service history | |
In service | 1930–1945 |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
Production history | |
Designed | 1929 |
Manufacturer | Państwowa Fabryka Karabinów, Fabryka Broni |
Produced | 1930 – 1939 |
No. built | 264,000 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) |
Length | 1,100 mm (43 in) |
Barrel length | 600 mm (24 in) |
Cartridge | 8×57 mm IS |
Caliber | 7.9 mm |
Action | Bolt action |
Rate of fire | approx 15 round/min |
Muzzle velocity | 745 m/s (2,440 ft/s) |
Feed system | 5-round internal clip |
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