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Difference between revisions of "Krnka M1869 Rifle"
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| − | '''Krnka M1869''' (also called M1867) is a Russian battle rifle. It is a conversion of muzzle-loading M1857 rifle musket into breech loading rifle, | + | '''Krnka M1869''' (also called M1867 after the year of design) is a Russian battle rifle. It is a conversion of muzzle-loading '''6-line (15.2mm) M1857 rifle musket''' into breech loading rifle, created by Austrian (Czech) gun designer Sylvester Krnka. Krnka rifle was created in 1867 and adopted by Russian Army in 1869. There were two slightly different versions, converted from Infantry and ''Strelkovaya'' (Sharpshooter) versions of M1857. While Krnka rifle was officially replaced by more advanced [[Berdan Rifle]] in late 1870s, it was used by troops in Central Asia until late 1880s while Bulgarian auxillary troops still used them as late as 1915. |
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| + | ''Trivia:'' Krnka rifle was known among Russian soldiers under the nickname "Krynka" ("clay jug") due to similar sounding and the difficulty of pronouncing Czech name that lacks vowels. | ||
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Revision as of 21:31, 9 November 2016
Krnka M1869 (also called M1867 after the year of design) is a Russian battle rifle. It is a conversion of muzzle-loading 6-line (15.2mm) M1857 rifle musket into breech loading rifle, created by Austrian (Czech) gun designer Sylvester Krnka. Krnka rifle was created in 1867 and adopted by Russian Army in 1869. There were two slightly different versions, converted from Infantry and Strelkovaya (Sharpshooter) versions of M1857. While Krnka rifle was officially replaced by more advanced Berdan Rifle in late 1870s, it was used by troops in Central Asia until late 1880s while Bulgarian auxillary troops still used them as late as 1915.
Trivia: Krnka rifle was known among Russian soldiers under the nickname "Krynka" ("clay jug") due to similar sounding and the difficulty of pronouncing Czech name that lacks vowels.
Specifications
(1869 - ????)
- Type: Breechblock rifle
- Country of Origin: Russian Empire
- Caliber: 15,24x40mmR
- Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) (10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) with bayonet)
- Length: 51.2 in (130 cm)
- Capacity: 1
The Krnka M1869 Rifle and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes of Shipka (Geroite na Shipka) | Bulgarian soldiers | 1955 |