Item Description
sOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Norwegian M1894 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle was the result of the Swedish-Norwegian Rifle Commission, which in 1891 set out to decide on a new primary service long rifle. Before they could decide on the rifle, first they had to develop a new cartridge that it would fire, with the end result being the 6.5×55mm Swedish. After they they tested various rifle designs, eventually short listing three rifle designs: the Mannlicher 1892, the Mauser 1892, and the Krag–Jørgensen 1892.
Ultimately the Krag design was chosen, and a total of more than 215,000 Krag–Jørgensen rifles and carbines were built at the Kongsberg Arms Factory in Norway. 33,500 additional M/1894 rifles were produced at Steyr (Österreichische Waffenfabrik Gesellschaft) in 1896–1897 under contracts for the Norwegian Army (29,000 rifles) and the Civilian Marksmanship Organisation (4,500 rifles). The various subtypes of Krag–Jørgensen replaced all rifles and carbines previously used by the Norwegian armed forces, notably the Jarmann M1884, the Krag–Petersson and the last of the remaining Remington M1867 and modified kammerladers rimfire rifles and carbines.
This is a very nice example of the Norwegian M/1894 Krag–Jørgensen Infantry Rifle, the most common variant produced. This is one of the 33,500 additional examples made in Austria by Steyr, as indicated by the marking over the chamber:
1897
The rifle features all matching serial numbers of 38309 on the receiver, bolt components, rear sight, butt plate, and barrel bands. There are also several Norwegian / Swedish Crown proofs on various components. The rifle is in fine working condition, and has a great patina of age.
The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a mostly bright finish. The lands are slightly worn worn, so this rifle definitely did see service, but was well taken care of and cleaned after use. The stock is in good condition, with the expected wear and tear as seen on a service rifle. There is a small chunk missing next to the magazine cutoff switch, but otherwise there are no major chips or damage. The only missing part we can see is the upper sling swivel, which would normally be on the lower barrel band. The lower sling attachment points are both still intact.
In 1892 the United States also adopted the Krag–Jørgensen system as the Springfield Model 1892, which then went through several revisions before being replaced by the Springfield Model 1903.
A scarce Norwegian infantry rifle that remained in military service until WWII, then was probably brought home by a USGI after the war. Ready to display!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: 1897
Caliber: 6.5×55mm Swedish
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 30 Inches
Overall Length: 50 Inches
Action type: Bolt-Action
Feed System: 5 round side loaded magazine
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