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[[Image:Kropatschek_rifle.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Portuguese Kropatschek Model 1886 - 8x60mmR]] | [[Image:Kropatschek_rifle.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Portuguese Kropatschek Model 1886 - 8x60mmR]] | ||
'''Kropatschek | '''Kropatschek rifles''' were designed by Austo-Hungarian weapon designer Alfred von Kropatschek and adopted in late 1870s - 1890s by several powers, including Austo-Hungary (M1881 Gendarmery carbine and M1893 Naval rifle in 11mm caliber), France (Mle 1878 Naval rifle and Mle 1884 and 1885 Infantry rifles in 11x59mm caliber, the same as in [[Gras Model 1874]] rifles), and Portugal (numerous Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery rifles and carbines in 8x60mm caliber; also known as Steyer-Kropatschek as they were at first produced by Steyer in Austria). During the Second Boor War Boors purchased rifles from Portugal, and Russian Imperial Army purchased about 105,000 Kropatscheks in France in 1916. The following improvement of von Kropatschek's system in France evolved in famous [[Lebel Mle 1886]]. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
(Portuguese Kropatschek Model 1886) | (for Portuguese Kropatschek Infantry rifle Model 1886) | ||
*'''Cartridge:''' | *'''Cartridge:''' 8x60mm R | ||
*'''Weight:''' 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) | *'''Weight:''' 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) | ||
*'''Length:''' 48 inches (1.219 m) | *'''Length:''' 48 inches (1.219 m) | ||
*'''Barrel length:''' 21.3 inches (0.54 m) | *'''Barrel length:''' 21.3 inches (0.54 m) | ||
*'''Action:''' Bolt-action | *'''Action:''' Bolt-action | ||
*'''Feed system:''' 8-round integral tubular magazine | *'''Feed system:''' 8-round integral tubular magazine | ||
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== Film == | == Film == | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 3 January 2016
Kropatschek rifles were designed by Austo-Hungarian weapon designer Alfred von Kropatschek and adopted in late 1870s - 1890s by several powers, including Austo-Hungary (M1881 Gendarmery carbine and M1893 Naval rifle in 11mm caliber), France (Mle 1878 Naval rifle and Mle 1884 and 1885 Infantry rifles in 11x59mm caliber, the same as in Gras Model 1874 rifles), and Portugal (numerous Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery rifles and carbines in 8x60mm caliber; also known as Steyer-Kropatschek as they were at first produced by Steyer in Austria). During the Second Boor War Boors purchased rifles from Portugal, and Russian Imperial Army purchased about 105,000 Kropatscheks in France in 1916. The following improvement of von Kropatschek's system in France evolved in famous Lebel Mle 1886.
Specifications
(for Portuguese Kropatschek Infantry rifle Model 1886)
- Cartridge: 8x60mm R
- Weight: 9.5 lb (4.3 kg)
- Length: 48 inches (1.219 m)
- Barrel length: 21.3 inches (0.54 m)
- Action: Bolt-action
- Feed system: 8-round integral tubular magazine
The Kropatschek Rifle and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Babylon | Parisian Commune members | Most likely French Mle 1885 | 1929 | |
| Sniper | Soldiers of several armies | Most likely French Mle 1885 | 1931 |