The US Krag–Jørgensen 1898 is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag. It features a unique 5-round capsule magazine, a smooth action, and a clean two-stage trigger. Despite its historical significance and elegant design, the cartridge's performance was eventually surpassed by later US military requirements.
The U.S. Krag–Jørgensen 1898 is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle weighing 9.2 pounds and measuring over 49 inches. It features a unique side-loading capsule magazine holding five .30-40 Krag rounds plus one in the chamber, contributing to its balance. The rifle is praised for its smooth action, clean two-stage trigger, and elegant design, despite the .30-40 Krag cartridge's limitations.
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