Guns International #: 102403405
Seller's Inventory #: 230350

Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Rifles - European Sporting

Category
Military Rifles - Non-US
Rifles - European Sporting

NORWEGIAN Military KRAG-JORGENSEN 6.5mm Cal. Bolt Action SPORTING Rifle C&R Norwegian Military Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle

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NORWEGIAN Military KRAG-JORGENSEN 6.5mm Cal. Bolt Action SPORTING Rifle C&R

Norwegian Military Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle

Here we present a C&R Norwegian Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Sporting Rifle, made circa 1926. This innovative rifle was named after its inventors, Norwegian Royal Artillery Officer Ole Hermann Johannes Krag and civilian Erik Jorgensen. The Model 1894 rifle was the most common Krag in Norway. A total of about 122,817 were produced for the Norwegian Army at Kongsberg until 1922 when production ended. An additional 29,000 were bought from Steyr weapons factory in Austria between1896–1897.

The Swedish-Norwegian Rifle Commission started its work in 1891 with one of their first tasks was to find the best possible caliber for the new weapon they would produce. After extensive ballistic tests where different calibers were tested (8 mm, 7.5 mm, 7 mm, 6.5 mm etc.), the optimal caliber was determined to be 6.5 mm. Once the question of ammunition was settled, the Norwegians started looking at a modern arm to fire their newly designed cartridge. The processing was modelled on the U.S. Army Ordnance selection process and considered, among other things, sharp-shooting at different ranges, shooting with defective or dirty ammunition, rapidity of shooting, conservation of ammunition, corrosion resistance, and ease of assembly and disassembly. After the test, three rifles were shortlisted which included the Mannlicher Model 1892, the Mauser Model 1892, and the Krag-Jorgensen Model 1892.

About fifty Krag–Jørgensen rifles were produced in 1893 and issued to soldiers for field testing. The reports were good, and a few modifications were later incorporated into the design. Even though both the Mannlicher and Mauser submissions were significantly faster to reload than the Krag, the latter, having been designed in Norway, was selected. As in the United States, rapidity of fire was deemed to be of lesser importance in an era when current military philosophy still emphasized precise aimed fire and conservation of ammunition. Instead, the magazine was looked upon as a reserve, to be used only when authorized by a commanding officer. The Krag–Jørgensen was formally adopted as the new rifle for the Norwegian Army on April 21, 1894.

The overall condition is good. Strong, smooth action. Dark bore. The stock contains less than average wear and has maintained sharp checkering. Legible markings. Numbers match. “1926” dated barrel. 

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: 6.5mm

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1500

#230350
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes