Springfield Model 1892–99
The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S. caliber .30-40 Krag. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. Although Krags were popular, unique and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against. Thus, the U.S. Krag was replaced beginning in 1903 with the introduction of the M1903 Springfield rifle, which was essentially a copy of a Mauser, although some design elements of the Krag design remained, such as the co
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Springfield Model 1892–99
The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S. caliber .30-40 Krag. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. Although Krags were popular, unique and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against. Thus, the U.S. Krag was replaced beginning in 1903 with the introduction of the M1903 Springfield rifle, which was essentially a copy of a Mauser, although some design elements of the Krag design remained, such as the co
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El Springfield Modelo 1892-99 ...... or el fusil Springfield M1903.
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The Springfield Model 1892–99 ...... popular with collectors today.
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Receiver, loading door and bol ...... l 1888 rifle, its predecessor.
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O H J Krag and E Jørgensen
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Approx. 500,000
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V-notch and front post
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M1896 Cadet Rifle
M1899 Constable Carbine
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El Springfield Modelo 1892-99 ...... or el fusil Springfield M1903.
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The Springfield Model 1892–99 ...... esign remained, such as the co
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Springfield Model 1892–99
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Springfield Modelo 1892-99
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Springfield Model 1892–99
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