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Title: need to know more Post by Jason on Apr 19th, 2018 at 9:42pm
i have a 6.5x55 like the ones shown in the pic at top of page only number I can find on the gun on top of gun 1916 on the side 121916 one thing I want to know if this gun can handle the sweetish rounds I have 139 grain bullets now and had no problem so far I love this gun my great uncle said he used it in ww2 I want to know everything I can find out about it thank you to everyone that helps
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Title: Re: need to know more Post by butlersrangers on Apr 19th, 2018 at 10:16pm
Jason - Welcome to the KCAForum.
It sounds like you have a Norwegian model 1894 infantry rifle, that was manufactured at the Kongsberg Arms Factory in 1916. (There should be a stylized "K" and Crown, near the date). Unless your Uncle was a Norwegian soldier, it is not likely he had this arm during WW2. The Norwegian Krag-Jorgensen rifles and carbines are very popular with U.S. collectors. You should post some pictures, under the 'European Krag' heading. |
Title: Re: need to know more Post by Jason on Apr 19th, 2018 at 10:31pm
yes it has a crown on it he served in Canadian army
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Title: Re: need to know more Post by Jason on Apr 19th, 2018 at 10:36pm
can I shoot Swedish through it I have used 139 grain in it before
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Title: Re: need to know more Post by butlersrangers on Apr 19th, 2018 at 11:44pm
Yes, you can shoot 6.5 X 55mm Swedish ammo in your Norwegian Krag.
(BTW - Norway did not get its independence from Sweden until 1911. Their militaries used a common cartridge, but, different weapons). Eventually, you will probably want to re-load the 6.5 X 55mm cartridge. Stay with milder loading data. Norway was the last of three countries to adopt the Krag-Jorgensen (1894). Denmark (1889) and the U.S.A. (1892) had adopted Krags earlier. There are numerous differences between the Danish (8mm), U.S. (.30-40 cal.) and Norwegian (6.5mm) Krags. Attached photos: 1. Model 1894 Norwegian Krag. 2. A British Lee-Enfield - Number 4, Mark I (.303 cal.), like your, Canadian Veteran, Uncle probably used. |
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