The original 8 (7.92)mm cartridge used a round-nosed, 226 grain bullet of. Replaced in 1898 by the superior Mauser Model of that year. It was designed by the German Infantry Board of Commission at Spandau Arsenal. This rifle is known officially as the Gewehr (Rifle), or German Infantry Model 1888. Which was a modified Mannlicher-type not a Mauser design. Although designated the 8mm Mauser, the original military round was designed for the German Model 88 infantry rifle, It is also a popular sporting round in many parts of the world.
It was the official German military caliber in both world wars and was also adopted by Czechoslovakia, Poland and other countries. The 8mm Mauser is one of the world's truly great military cartridges. Note: Curent ammunition is this caliber is not recommended for this model, as the chamber pressure exceeds 47000 lb
Made expecially for combination guns such as Drilling
