Couple of "venns"

koldt

koldt

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OK, Norwegian for "friends".

Just got home, after the long import process, the Kongsberg Krag M1894 on the left. On the right is the Kongsberg Krag 1916 carbine. Both are fitted with the correct bayonet. I guess the carbine got the longer bayonet to make it an even duel.

The bore on the M94 was about as bad as I've ever seen. There was so much goop and crap inside that the bore, it was almost closed the entire length. After a very quick 20 minute clean, it ain't bad:dancingbanana:.

Both rifles are all matching, except for (naturally:() the bolts. The Norwegians like to number everything, including the stocks.

In keeping with my ancestry, I'm focusing on this Norwegian stuff, along with my Canadian collectibles. I've got enough Norwegian clothing and webbing for 3 mannequins, along with a bunch of other WW2 articles and accoutrement.

Because the Norwegian campaign lasted a whole 6 weeks ish, there isn't a lot of WW2 Norsk items. However, the fun is in the hunt. So I'm still looking for "stuff".:D

krag m94 & 1916 A.jpg

krag m94 & 1916 2 A.jpg
 
Stevo said:
Very nice, koldt. Are the OAL's the same with bayonets mounted?
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Almost. The carbine is still about an inch short. I haven't done a blade to blade stand off in the gun room yet, but I'm thinking a 6.5X55 at 50 yards, is better than a knife anyway.

Imported from the US. I utilized Dave's Sports, out of Lynden, WA. Very good place to get all your import needs. The US, DOS charges a crazy amount for their fees, so you really have to want that particular firearm, and can't be found in Canada.

As per other discussions, it is way easier and probably cheaper to simply support a Canadian business. However, there aren't a lot of original condition, full military Norwegian Krags to be found anywhere, never mind in Canada, therefore I grabbed these, at different times, when I found them.

I imported the carbine through Leroy's first, but it appears they aren't either in business any longer or taking an extended holiday.

The Lang Krag M94, was done through Dave's and the guys there were excellent to deal with.
 
Very nice!

Come to think of it, I don't even think I've seen a Norwegian Krag before you posted pics here.

You'll have to let us know some range results when you get the chance.
 
Koldt, those make a very pretty pair. I've always passed them up, the few times I've run across them, because of poor bores. I've yet to come across even one of the common sporterised models with a decent bore.

I guess the Norwegians ran out of spare barrels or maybe kept the good ones in country when they surplussed the rifles.

Does yours have Nazi markings as well?
 
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