Diana Mauser PCP Air Rifle K98 5.5mm 495 FPS

Heralded by firearms collectors, enthusiasts and historians as one of the best rifles ever made, the ubiquitous Mauser Model K98 is probably most commonly recognized as the standard firearm of the German Army in both world wars. But Germany was far from the only country that outfitted its military with this reliable, battle-proven workhorse. More than 30 nations used it or one of its variations over the years, with the total number of K98s produced estimated around 102 million. From Argentina to Yemen, the K98 has seen service with armies all over the world. Thanks to the skilled gunsmiths at Ense, Germany-based Diana, who have already recreated it as a spring-piston air rifle, you can now own a pre-charged pneumatic version of the venerable bolt-action rifle. Outfitted with a real hardwood stock, rifled steel barrel, metal sights and authentic, bolt-action operation, this compressed-air powered Mauser clone is a premium, high-quality replica firearm anyone who appreciates such a historically significant gun would love to get a hold of. Weighing in at 6.6 lbs, this K98 replica has nearly the heft and feel of the real McCoy. It features similarly placed controls and the action works like that of a firearm. Whether you’re a collector who owns the real-steel deal and would rather not shoot it, an airgun aficionado who simply has to have the latest and greatest air rifles on the market or are simply looking for an accurate, reliable shooter for plinking, pesting or taking small game, this could be the perfect PCP for you.