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Krag-Jørgensen
Revision as of 01:27, 19 April 2010 by 76.121.27.16 (talk)
Designed in Norway, this rifle was adopted by the Danish and Norwegian armies (chambered in 8x58R). It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1892, chambered in .30-40 Krag (a.k.a: .30 U.S./.30 Army/.30 Government). This rifle had a distinctive magazine, that was integral with the receiver, featuring an opening on the right hand side for loading, with a hinged cover.
This rifle can be seen in the following movies:
Film
- American troops in The Real Glory
- United States Marines in The Wind and the Lion
- Used by the Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and U.S. Infantry Units in the made for television movie Rough Riders
- William Katt as Edward Marshall in Rough Riders
- To Kill a Mockingbird - "sporterized" version used by Gregory Peck 's character , Atticus Finch , to shoot a dog infected with Rabies.
- Hogan's Heroes - Oberfeldwebel Schultz and various other German guards are eqipped with Krag-Jorgensens in lieu of Mauser rifles.
- Local police in Public Enemies, both rifle and carbine versions.
Television
- Curly Howard in "Spook Louder" The Three Stooges