HalfaDouble,
The German wartime G33-40 was the equivalent of the VZ 33. Both had lightening cuts that the Kar didn't have, and hollowed out bolt knob which the Kar also didn't have. Little known but important, the side walls and bridge were thinner on the Vz33 and G33-40 than on the Kar 98. The Germans took over rifle manufacturing facilities in most countries they conquered.
Mike

Last edited by Der Ami; 10/03/19 09:30 AM.