Mauser 1968

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf firearm
gptkbp:accessories bayonet, scope
gptkbp:action gas-operated
gptkbp:barrelLength 508 mm
steel
rifled barrel
gptkbp:caliber 7.62×51mm NATO
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1968
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and media
gptkbp:design gptkb:Hugo_Schmeisser
influenced modern rifles
integrated bipod
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Mauser
gptkbp:discontinued 1970
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse easy disassembly
gptkbp:historicalContext developed_during_Cold_War_era
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used by various conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mauser 1968
gptkbp:length 1,020 mm
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mauser_Werke_GmbH
gptkbp:market military surplus
gptkbp:modifications custom stocks available
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity 850 m/s
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Bundeswehr
gptkbp:numberBuilt approximately 10,000
gptkbp:operatingHours short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:operationalRange 400 m
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Mauser_98
gptkbp:productionCompany mass production
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Oberndorf_am_Neckar
gptkbp:productionYears 1968-1970
gptkbp:rateOfFire 600 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
gptkbp:relatedModel Mauser_98K,_FN_FAL
gptkbp:reputation reliable and durable
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:services magazine_fed
gptkbp:sights iron sights
adjustable rear sight
gptkbp:stockSymbol wood
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mauser_71/84
Mauser_G3
gptkbp:triggerType 2.5 kg
single-stage
gptkbp:type semi-automatic rifle
gptkbp:usedBy various military forces
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:userCountries Germany,_Portugal,_Israel
gptkbp:variant Mauser 1968A
gptkbp:weight 3.5 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1968