The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered for U.S. caliber .30-40 Krag cartridges.

The Krag–Jørgensen is a repeating bolt-action rifle [1] 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.

During the ten years (1894-1904) of Krag production less than 500,000 arms were completed and changes to reduce costs and facilitate ease of manufacture resulted in non-interchangeability of parts requiring many new model designations. All were …

Jun 13, 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Krag-Jorgensen Model 1894 (Series) Bolt-Action Service Rifle including pictures.

Apr 9, 2021 · Adopted in 1892, and placed into production at the venerable Springfield Armory in 1894, the Norwegian-designed Krag-Jorgensen was intended to replace the ponderous and obsolete...

May 29, 2014 · During the German occupation of Norway forced manufacture of Krag rifles began again at Kongsberg. Original Model 1894 long rifles were produced from available parts + new made. They were created in both 6.5 and 7.92mm and will be marked over the chamber with a German serial beginning with N. “Stomperud”

Krag, Ole H. J. Springfield Armory Location Currently not on view Credit Line U.S. War Department. Bureau of Ordnance ca 1894 associated date 1894 ID Number AF.229563 catalog number 229563 accession number 42272 serial number 4070 Object Name rifle rifle, bolt action Other Terms rifle; Firearms; Center Fire; .30 In; Rifled; 06; 08; 05

In 1894, production of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle began at the Springfield Armory right here in the United States. In 1898, the Krag-Jorgensen rifle was used in the Spanish-American War. It was also used during the Philippine Insurrection, the battle of Tagallii, and the Boxer Rebellion.

Dec 10, 2024 · Your Krag appears to be serial number 6808 made at Springfield Armory around October 1894. The "8"s could be "3"s. They are frequently hard to tell apart. Whereas the early Krags, like yours, were actually Model 1892 rifles, the first Krags were manufactured in 1894 which is why it is Marked "1894" on the receiver.

This 1892 Krag Rifle was made way back in October of 1894. It is 127 years old and can still do lots of work. The rifle has been rebuilt and now uses a Model 1896 stock and a Model 1896 rear sight.