Norwegian Krag rifles

[Dantforth]

I have two. I am wanting to identify both to prepare for selling them. Both are cut down to sporters. One has rear sight just in front of the receiver with a hole in the barrel in front to support a post so the rear sight can go all the way forward to provide a short range battle sight. No windage on rear sight but has windage adjustment on the front sight. Second one has rear sight about six inches in front of the receiver with a wood piece between receiver and sight. Rear sight is windage adjustable but front is not. Both are in very good condition. I love them. I have fired them with cast bullets and they shoot well. Thanks. Dave

 

[machman]

See if this helps…an Italian website about the N.Krag.
https://www.exordinanza.net/schede/Krag-norvegesi.htm
And let us know what you discover.

 

[Eaglelord17]

https://surplused.com/index.php/2014/05/29/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-military-krag-jorgensen-rifles/

This is a decent reference to try and figure out roughly which model you have.

 

[Arcosdad]

https://surplused.com/index.php/2014/05/29/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-military-krag-jorgensen-rifles/

This is a decent reference to try and figure out roughly which model you have.

I had no idea there were so many variants. Always thought they were cool rifles but have yet to own one.

 

[Potashminer]

As I recall reading, Norway and Sweden developed the 6.5x55 cartridge - Sweden had made in Germany and then made their own Mauser 96 rifles at their Carl Gustaf Armoury, but Norway made their own rifle - the "Krag". I think the Norwegian armoury was in Kongsberg. Then, the USA also adopted a version of the Norwegian Krag rifle - that might have been chambered in 30 Army (30-40) by USA - but over this many decades, it is probable there are many re-chamberings that were done - so the actual cartridge it uses now might not be what it was originally made for. For whatever reason, the tag that I have on this sporterized rifle here says it was made in 1908 - I do not recall how I determined that - and I will make no claims about it's authenticity - although it does chamber and shoot 6.5x55 ammo, and appears to work well.

A picture below to show the rear sight that is on it - I have no idea if that is original or authentic to a made-in-Norway Krag rifle.

 

[Dantforth]

Thanks everyone for the assistance. Potashminer….that rear sight is original. I am heading to the sites suggested here and will report back. I found the Italian site to be most helpful except for the language. I believe I have my rifles identified properly. I will post them on the equipment exchange soon. Thanks so much for the help. Dave
##Also….need a butt plate for my Model 1912/16 Carbine if anyone has one for sale.
#1-Model 1912-16 Carbine. Rear sight windage adjustable. 6.5x55 (SN97XX) Bolt # does not match.
#2-Model 1895 Carbine (1905). Front sight adjustable for windage. (SN73xx) Bolt # does not match.