Guns International #: 101888950
Seller's Inventory #: 217221

Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Rifles - Non-US

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Military Rifles - Non-US
Military Rifles - Non-US

NORWEGIAN Model 1894 KRAG-JORGENSEN 6.5mm Caliber Bolt Action C&R RIFLE Norwegian Military Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle

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NORWEGIAN Model 1894 KRAG-JORGENSEN 6.5mm Caliber Bolt Action C&R RIFLE    

Norwegian Military Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle

Here we present a C&R Norwegian Model 1894 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle, made circa 1911. 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 fine. Original finish. Robust, smooth action. The stock is in fine shape with less than average wear and sharp checkering. Bright bore. This example is “1911” dated. The numbers on the receiver and barrel match. Sharp markings.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 23-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 6.5x55mm

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.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1100

#217221
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes