This led to the 1890s' competitions that resulted in selection of the Krag over 40 other types (including the Mauser design).

Eventually in 1898 the German army also purchased a Mauser design, the 'Model 98'.

The Arisaka was based around the basic German Mauser design, albeit with some local alterations.

Without great explanation, this results in an easier and swifter operation versus the Mauser design, resulting in a greater rate of fire.

Mauser designs were built for the German armed forces.

In 1898 the German Army purchased a Mauser design, the Model 98, which incorporated improvements introduced in earlier models.

Operation is identical to the standard Mauser design.

It also borrows some features from the Mauser design, such as locking screws and a K98k-style front sight hood.

The Mauser design proved unreliable in combat when introduced in 1941 and at least 12,755 were made.

The action has some design similarities to Mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier Winchester Model 54.