Krag-Jørgensen
Also known as Krag–Jørgensen, M1892/96/98 Krag, Krag-Jørgensen rifle, Krag-Jorgensen rifle
The Krag–Jørgensen is a repeating bolt-action rifle designed by the Norwegians Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen in the late 19th century. It was adopted as a standard arm by Norway, Denmark, and the United States. About 300 were delivered to Boer forces of the South African Republic.
Key facts
- Weapon.is_ranged
- yes
- Weapon.name
- Krag–Jørgensen
- Weapon.image
- Gevär försöksmodell 1892 Krag-Jörgensen Norge - Armémuseum.jpg
- Weapon.image_size
- 300px
- Weapon.caption
- Krag–Jørgensen, Norway. Prototype m/1892
- Weapon.origin
- Norway
- Weapon.type
- Bolt-action rifle
- Weapon.designer
- Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen
- Weapon.design_date
- 1885–1889
- Weapon.manufacturer
- Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk
- Weapon.production_date
- 1886–1945
- Weapon.service
- 1889–1945