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 …

Apr 9, 2021 · The U.S. Krag-Jorgensen was America’s first bolt-action repeater chambered for a smokeless-powder cartridge.

Mar 12, 2024 · The rifle that the Army settled on as its first bolt-action, magazine-fed, smokeless-powder longarm was designed by two Norwegians: Col. Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik …

The Krag-Jorgensen rifle stands as one of the most fascinating bolt-action rifles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As the first bolt-action rifle officially adopted by the United States …

Apr 19, 2022 · Small numbers of Krag rifles were issued to U.S. Army Engineer units deployed to France in late 1917, but it is unlikely that they were used in combat. Any Krags in France were …

Krag rifles were used by American troops during the Spanish-American War (1898), Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) and Boxer Rebellion in China (1899-1901). In addition, several …

This design was submitted by Col. Ole Krag and Eric Jorgensen of Norway in 1892. Common names given were; “Krag-Jorgensen”,“.30-40 Krag” or simply “Krags”.

As the United States service rifle, the Norwegian-designed Krag-Jorgensen was produced at the Springfield Armory from 1894 to 1904. It was used in the Boxer Rebellion, Spanish-American …

Jul 2, 2025 · Taking up the first stage of the trigger, I imagine the countless shots taken by Krag rifles over the last century. We shot this rifle under more comfortable conditions for simple …

Jun 11, 2024 · Can you hunt with the venerable Krag-Jorgensen? Join Jay Pinksy in finding out more about this classic, 138-year-old warhorse.