Original Danish Model 1889 Krag Jorgensen Rifle Dated 1891 British Uniform and popular military and sporting

and popular military and sporting rifles and handguns that were associated with several events that shaped American history in 19th century

Production costs of the new carbine per arm was £2

Designed to attach to the waist belt in the center of the back the two straps go over the shoulders and attach to the "D" rings on the back of the triple ammunition pouches worn on the waist belt either side of the buckle to assist with the weight of the ammunition

These have become quite hard to find today

Original Danish Model 1889 Krag Jorgensen Rifle Dated 1891 British Uniform and popular military and sportingOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Krag Jorgensen system was invented in 1886 by Captain Ole Herman Johannes Krag of the Danish Army and Erik Jorgensen, a Danish gunsmith. It was adopted in 1889 by the Danish Army to replace the Model 1867 Rolling Block rifle. Caliber is in 8mm x 58mmR and used a fixed side mounted 5 round magazine. This wonderful example was made in 1891 and is marked on the left side of the receiver GEVRFABRIKEN KJBENHAVN 1891.