Krag-Jorgensen Model 1898

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 video provides an expert-level overview of the Krag-Jørgensen carbine, presented by firearms instructor Hickok45. It details the rifle's unique side-loading gate, magazine cut-off, and historical context, including its service with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and its appearance in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. The demonstration showcases the carbine's surprising effectiveness on various targets despite its age.

This video ranks the top 5 military bolt-action service rifles, focusing on those that were a nation's primary firearm. It covers the Krag-Jørgensen, Lee-Enfield SMLE, Swiss K31, French MAS-36, and the Mauser 98 (K98k), detailing their unique features, historical significance, and mechanical aspects.

The 1873 Springfield Trapdoor was the US military's first widely adopted metallic cartridge breech-loader, serving from 1873 to 1892. It fired the .45-70 Government cartridge, initially with a 405-grain bullet and 70 grains of black powder. Collectors must use 'Trapdoor Safe' ammunition, as modern high-pressure loads can damage these antique firearms. The rifle's design features a hinged breech block and an effective ejection mechanism, though early versions faced issues with copper casings.

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.

The Danish 1889 Krag-Jorgensen rifle features a unique barrel jacket designed for free-floating, aiming to improve accuracy. It utilizes the 8x58mmR cartridge and has a distinctive side-loading magazine door. The bolt action is notably smooth, with a single locking lug, and its removal process is unconventional, requiring lifting the extractor.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.