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[[Image:DanishKrag.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Original Danish Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889 Rifle - 8x58R]] | [[Image:DanishKrag.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Original Danish Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889 Rifle - 8x58R]] | ||
[[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|right|600px|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1892 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]] | [[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|right|600px|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1892 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]] | ||
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* ''[[The Real Glory]]'' | * ''[[The Real Glory]]'' | ||
* Used by the Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and U.S. Infantry Units in the made for television movie ''[[Rough Riders]]'' | |||
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Revision as of 19:49, 25 November 2008
Designed in Norway, this rifle was adopted by the Danish and Norwegian armies (chambered in 8x54R). It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1892, chambered in .30-40 Krag (a.k.a: .30 U.S./.30 Army/.30 Government). This rifle had a distinctive magazine, that was integral with the receiver, featuring an opening on the right hand side for loading, with a hinged cover.
This rifle can be seen in the following movies:
Film
- Used by the Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and U.S. Infantry Units in the made for television movie Rough Riders