The Model 1892 long rifle was the first repeating rifle in U.S.
This is just a Quick and Dirty rundown and, because of similarities especially between the rifles, the images are going to be equally similar. For anyone wanting details on a particular rifle or especially a carbine, please spend the money on an appropriate and detailed book. Finding a pure example of any model before 1898 is a challenge. Due to frequent breakages, swapped out sights, and doctrine updates, US Krags were constantly refitted and updated. Krag-Jørgensen rifles is not an easy task. A civilian target rifle in 6.5mm was also produced that greatly resembles the M28.ĭifferentiating U.S.
These rifles display an “Fsk” serial prefix. It sports a floating heavy barrel, receiver-mounted rear aperture sight, globe front sight, half-length stock with pistol grip, and underside sling swivels. The Model 1928 Marksmanship rifle is a non-scoped Sniper’s rifle. If these carbines display a serial below 120282 they were reworked from a long rifle, otherwise they are new production. The Model 1889 Infantry Carbine was introduced in 1924 and produced both from cut-down long rifles and new manufacture. The Model 1889 Artillery Carbine was introduced in 1924 and produced both from cut-down long rifles and new manufacture. Retains the same sights and serial prefix. Otherwise identical to the earlier 1889 Cavalry Carbine but with a stock cap and bayonet lug.
The Model 1889 Cavalry Carbine saw an update in 1923 with the inclusion of a bayonet lug. These will display the serial prefix “I.” Model 1889/23 Cavalry Carbine Cartridge This carbine is setup for an infantry-style sling with swivels on the bottom of the bands and buttstock. It features a handguard with cap and bayonet lug. The Model 1889 Engineer’s Carbine was introduced in 1917 and shares dimensions with the Cavalry.
These will display the serial prefix “R.” Model 1889/17 Engineer Carbine Cartridge This carbine is setup for a side sling, with a swivel on the left side of the stock just at the end of the receiver tang and a metal “button” just above the trigger that would set into a leather shield on the cavalryman’s back. The ladder sight has been replaced with a slider type (like a Gew.98 rifle). The stock is not quite half-length but does not run all the way forward and lacks a metal cap. It is a purpose-built carbine, lacking the barrel jacket or a bayonet lug. The Model 1889 Cavalry Rifle was introduced in 1912 after trials with a similar prototype. The rear sight is a flip-up ladder, updated for up to 2, 000 meters. If this safety is present, the gun was updated or post 1910. These included refitting the sights for the new 1908 cartridge and attaching a safety lever on the right side of the receiver, behind the bolt. The 1889/10 is an unofficial collector’s designation for Model 1889 Krags either produced after 1910 or updated to the 1910 changes. Original 1889 rifles are extremely rare as nearly every single one was updated to the 1889/10 pattern. The only safety provided was a half-cock position. It features the distinct Danish jacketed barrel, giving it a thick appearance. The Model 1889 was the first military adopted Krag-Jørgensen rifle. All except the Model 1928 are straight-wrist stocked. Dating a Danish Krag is simple, as the manufacture date is stamped on the receiver and a proof date is set on the barrel. Cocking pieces are also unique as they are shaped as a swoop like the Lebel, instead of the round pull of US and Norwegian Krags. They are chambered for the Danish 8x58mmR cartridge and display Danish crowns on the barrel and, usually, the receiver. Their magazine doors swing forward instead of down. But there were a lot of Krag variants and we’ve covered them here.ĭanish Krags generally feature barrel jackets, making appear much thicker than other Krags. rifles and only occasionally about the Norwegian or Danish versions.
We often think of the Krag-Jørgensen as a series of U.S.