Why Does Sgt. Schultz Carry a .30-40 Krag Instead of a Kar98
Why they gave Sgt. Schultz a U.S. Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 rifle to carry in "Hogan's Heroes" is anyone's guess, but a Krag would be much easier for an actor to operate than a Kar98k Mauser.
Source: gunsandammo.com