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Difference between revisions of "Krag-Jørgensen"
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[[Category:Gun]] | [[Category:Gun]] | ||
[[Image:DanishKrag.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Original Danish Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889 Rifle - 8x58R]] | [[Image:DanishKrag.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Original Danish Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889 Rifle - 8x58R]] | ||
| − | Designed in Norway, this rifle, chambered in .30-40 Krag (a.k.a: .30 U.S./.30 Army/.30 Government) | + | Designed in Norway, this rifle was adopted by the Danish and Norwegian armies (chambered in 8x54R). 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: | This rifle can be seen in the following movies: | ||
* ''[[The Real Glory]]'' | * ''[[The Real Glory]]'' | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 18 November 2008
Designed in Norway, this rifle was adopted by the Danish and Norwegian armies (chambered in 8x54R). 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: