Videos tagged with Model 1898

This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television delves into the history and development of the U.S. Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen rifle. The video highlights its significance as one of the United States' initial bolt-action service rifles and discusses its chambering in the .30-40 Krag cartridge. Viewers are encouraged to visit American Rifleman's website for more firearms and shooting content.

This video details the complex recovery of a Krag-Jørgensen rifle damaged by fire and AFFF foam. Mark Novak demonstrates advanced techniques for rust removal, stock conservation, and metal treatment, including boiling parts to convert rust to magnetite. The process highlights the challenges of restoring heavily corroded firearms and the importance of preserving historical markings.

This episode of American Rifleman TV features a historical look at Crossbreed Holsters, a review of the Springfield Armory XD-S Mod. 2 pistol, and a segment on the U.S. Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen rifle. The show airs on Wednesday nights on the Outdoor Channel.

This video tests the practical accuracy of the Kar98k Mauser at 500 yards using iron sights. Despite challenges with the sight picture and recoil, the shooter achieved 34 out of 40 hits on torso-sized and IPSC targets. The analysis highlights the limitations of the "barleycorn" sight design for precise long-range shooting, especially in varying conditions.

This YouTube video features footage of a Krag-Jorgensen Model 1898 rifle being fired. The description is concise, simply stating the model and the action of shooting it. The content appears to be a straightforward showcase of this historical firearm in action, likely for enthusiasts of vintage rifles or military surplus.

The Krag-Jørgensen Model 1898 was the U.S. military's first smokeless powder repeating rifle, chambered in .30 U.S. (.30-40 Krag). It featured a unique side-loading magazine designed to prevent rim lock and a smooth bolt action. Despite its innovative design, it was replaced by the 1903 Springfield due to the latter's stripper clip loading and more robust action.

This documentary from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series delves into the history, function, and live fire demonstration of the U.S. Krag–Jørgensen Model 1898 rifle. "Othais and Mae" explore this WWI classic, offering historical context and practical insights. The video is part of a series honoring the centennial anniversary of World War I, with new installments released bi-weekly. Supplemental reading recommendations and links to merchandise and Patreon support are provided.

This review of the Krag-Jorgensen Model 1898 highlights its historical significance as the US military's first smokeless powder rifle. Key features discussed include its unique side-loading magazine and magazine cutoff mechanism. The video compares its .30-40 Krag caliber to other historical and modern rounds, and touches on its performance and eventual replacement by Mauser-derived designs.