Mauser 1908

400,000 purchased in 1908 to replace the 1894 Mauser, ammo already using sharp, better ballistic effect. Basically similar to the German G98 rifle, kept the size traditional Brazilian and certain modifications to suit national needs, such as the backside, simpler and cheaper. Their concept of long-range gun, became obsolete in WW1, but even so, Brazil purchased identical rifles in 1935. Remained in service until 1954.

Specifications
Model: Rifle ordinary (common) 08

Caliber: 7x57 mm

Length: 125 cm (155 cm with bayonet)

Weight: 4.1 kg (4.7 kg with bayonet)

Barrel length: 74 cm

Skates: 4 concentric right, step gauges 31.43

Handle: Blade, set 100 to 1200 m, in increments of 100 m.

Initial velocity: 884 m / s

Range: 4,000 m (max) 600 m (effective)

Penetration: 5.75 mm aço/80 cm pine 100 m or 4 mm aço/110 cm of pine at 400 m.