6.5x55mm 1897 dated, Austrian Steyr made, Norwegian Krag-Jørgensen M1894 Rifle

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6.5x55mm 1897 dated, Austrian Steyr made, Norwegian Krag-Jørgensen M1894 Rifle

I guess I should have posted these pictures before on this forum, but never took these pics until yesterday.

Anyhow I just sold this on the EE, and I thought that others might like to see one in detail. First here is some info on it - this is the info I obtained about it from a Norwegian Krag rifle authority - according to military records rifle was part of the first batched of Krags ordered from Steyr in 1896-7 and remained un-issued and in military arsenal storage up until 1940, it was then selected at the Government Kongsberg arsenal for conversion (Fitting of a new heavier target barrel, M1930 sniper trigger and M1930 sniper/target sights) to be offered for sale to a member of the civilian sharpshooters. Not many of these full wood Steyr's exist and this previous statement covers why this one is all numbers matching in such nice condition with excellent bluing and no rust for a 117 year old rifle.

This was a very nice shooter especially with 160gr Hornady bullets, easily as good a shooter as my Swedish CG63. These are much stronger rifles that the American made Krags, the US made ones only had 1 locking lugs while these later models had 2 bearing and 1 safety locking lugs. Both front and rear sights are fully adjustable, and the sling is a rare original as well.

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Wow, that is an amazing rifle!! Anyone who knows me knows that I go goo goo for vintage military based target rifles. Can't say that I've seen one quite like that.

Thankyou for sharing!!
 
I'd have been all over that. CGN should have a search app with auto email. I seem to always miss the ones I want. Sniff, sniff...
 
sledge said:
I'd have been all over that. CGN should have a search app with auto email. I seem to always miss the ones I want. Sniff, sniff...
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This one sold within 15 minutes of my posting it in the EE. I was getting multiple offers before I put it SPF 30 minutes after posting it. I thought of starting out at $1500 but wanted to get a quick sale, and I have no regrets. I know the buyer well as do a lot of the forum and CGN users, so I know it went to a good home and maybe he will give me a good sweet deal on one of his guns lol!
 
Nice, I've had a want on for a 6.5x55 Krag for a while, that one looks amazing, especially with the target sights. Little out of my soon to be baby depleted budget though.
 
Extremely nice example, and due to my heritage, another of the "Must Haves" as far as milsurps go. Probably the only rifle I would ever consider giving up my 1905 Ross MkII** target for.
 
camster said:
I recently got my krag-on, but nowhere near as beautiful an example. Slick actions, unique magazine, designed to sling one of the finest military cartridges ever. What's not to love?

I don't see any bayonet lug under the front sight. Did this gem have one originally?
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The reason the Bayonet lug is missing is because the government Kongsberg Arsenal removed the original barrel with has the bayonet lug mounted to it and replaced it with a thicker target barrel in 1940 for sale to the para military Sharpshooters.

And yes the action was very slick to operate, maybe only slightly slicker than the Mauser-Vergueiro 1904/39 8x57mm that I have for sale with the Krag. Both of these actions are far smoother that any other Mauser, Lee Enfield or other milsurp bolt action rifles except for the some of the Mannlichers.

I do regret selling it, but I had my fun with it and thought that it was time I would pass it on for another CGN member to enjoy.
 
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mkrnel said:
And yes the action was very slick to operate, maybe only slightly slicker than the Mauser-Vergueiro 1904/39 8x57mm that I have for sale with the Krag. Both of these actions are far smoother that any other Mauser, Lee Enfield or other milsurp bolt action rifles except for the some of the Mannlichers
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In other words: "Somebody should buy my Vergueiro!!!" ;) Beautiful rifle. Hopefully I can own a Norwegian Krag in full military trim one day. :)
 
jfred said:
In other words: "Somebody should buy my Vergueiro!!!" ;) Beautiful rifle. Hopefully I can own a Norwegian Krag in full military trim one day. :)
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I gave up on full-wood a few years ago, and concentrated on finding a Norwegian Krag with a good bore. Still took a few years.

Many things to love about 'em for sure, but the OP's example is extra ###y!
 
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