A man who opened fire at the Dallas Ice Facility, killing one and injuring two others, reportedly used a variant of a German rifle that dates back to World War II, according to firearms experts who spoke to the Post.
Joshua Jahn, 29, employed an antique 8mm Moser rifle during his attack on a bus parked near a federal building, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.
Authorities indicated that he acquired the rifle in August.
The 8mm Moser was initially created in Germany during the late 1800s and has been one of the predominant firearms used by German forces in both world wars.
The Karabiner 98K, its most notable variant, was favored by Nazi forces and considered a highly reliable rifle before the widespread adoption of semi-automatic weapons.
Interestingly, the attacker left behind a stripper clip of 8mm Moser ammunition, with the words “anti-ice” inscribed on one of the bullets.
There’s a resemblance between this rifle and the hunting rifle allegedly used to shoot Charlie Kirk earlier this month. Tyler Robinson is accused of using a similar .30-06 model to target Kirk from a distance of around 200 yards.
Unlike modern assault rifles, both of these weapons require manual cycling between shots.
Jahn’s actions left one detainee dead and two more wounded.
Throughout its history, the Moser has also been utilized in hunting across Europe and North America, where it remains a popular choice for medium game.
There are numerous antique Moser rifles available throughout the U.S.
Noah Jahn, Joshua’s brother, commented that while he was familiar with using the rifle, he didn’t believe his brother was particularly skilled at shooting. “He’s not really a marksman,” he said.
Officials noted that Jahn fired on a bus transporting three migrants and shot indiscriminately. Fortunately, none of those aboard were harmed.
Joshua Jahn ultimately died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
