Chapter 4: 'The continuing Saga'.

In Frank Mallory's book, "The Krag Rifle Story", 2nd edition, a lot of the content on early Krag prototypes, Danish & Norwegian Krags, as well as, Clip-Loading devices was provided by Norwegian author, Karl Egil Hanevik.

Hanevik wrote Chapter 6, in "The KRS", titled 'Clip-Loading Devices'.

Hanevik relates, that in 1920, "The Norwegian Shooters Weekly" promoted a competition, with a substantial cash prize, for a successful speed-loading device for the Norwegian Krag and its rimless 6.5X55mm cartridge.

Nearly 30 inventions were evaluated by a joint commission of Shooters and Military.
The award was shared by two inventors of 'conversion' devices, (similar to the Parkhurst device).
The conversions utilized Swedish Mauser 'stripper-clips'. Fifteen rifles were fitted with one of the devices, but, trial testing gave no significant reason for adoption.

Other speed-loading chargers apparently have given satisfactory performance for competitive shooters. These are along the lines of Chargers that have been built by 'Parashooter', 'Psteinmayer', 'Madsenshooter', and 'Baltimoreed'.

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