Krag–Jørgensen - Wikipedia
WEBThe Krag–Jørgensen is a repeating bolt-action rifle [ 1 ] designed by the Norwegians Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen in the late 19th century. It was adopted as a standard arm by Norway, Denmark, and the United States. About 300 were delivered to Boer forces of the South African Republic.
Springfield Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen: Its History
WEBMay 2, 2023 · Chambered for .30 Army (a.k.a. .30-40 Krag), the Krag-Jørgensen bolt-action battle rifle was the first U.S. military standard-issue repeating rifle. The one shown here is a nonoriginal M1898 variant.
The Krag-Jorgensen: America's First Bolt-Action Service Rifle
WEBApr 9, 2021 · The U.S. Krag-Jorgensen was America’s first bolt-action repeater chambered for a smokeless-powder cartridge. In the hands of American troops around the globe, the Krag played a small, but key...
I Have This Old Gun: U.S. Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen
WEBJun 23, 2021 · The Krag–Jørgensen was originally designed in 1886, and derived its name from two of its Norwegian inventors Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen. It included a unique built-in,...
KRAG-JORGENSEN - Blue Book Of Gun Values
WEBFirearms Antiques. There have been many alterations and conversions of Krag-Jorgensen rifles - some of which are hard to identify. As a rule, these alterations and conversions almost remove any collectibility, and pricing is determined mostly …
Springfield Model 1892–99 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered for U.S. caliber .30-40 Krag cartridges.
The Classics: The Krag-Jorgensen | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBMar 12, 2024 · The rifle that the Army settled on as its first bolt-action, magazine-fed, smokeless-powder longarm was designed by two Norwegians: Col. Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen. Their...
The Forgotten Krag Rifle - Guns and Ammo
WEBOct 9, 2023 · The Spanish-American War (April to August 1898) proved to be the Krag’s major debut, featuring Model 1896 rifles and carbines and some unconverted Model 1892 rifles seeing service. Because of limited production, many state troops and volunteers were still issued the hoary Trapdoor .45-70.
Gun Review: Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen Rifle - The Truth About Guns
WEBFeb 15, 2011 · It’s a model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen chambered in .30-40 Krag, and it’s 111 years old. That’s the same as Bilbo Baggins when he celebrates his eleventy-first birthday in The Lord of the Rings. That’s seven years older than the state of Oklahoma and eight years older than the Model T Ford.
The .30-40 Krag: History & Performance | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBJun 10, 2023 · Given the transformational jump from blackpowder to smokeless powder, the .30-40 Krag was a remarkable improvement for a first-generation smokeless cartridge.