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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Krag-Jørgensen
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1886–1945
Quantity
748,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1886
- Service Entry Year1889
- DesignerOle Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen
- Weight (Empty)3.375 kg
- Weight (Loaded)5.157 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNorway, Denmark, United States, Boer forces, Philippines
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.30-40 Krag, 6.5×55mm Krag-Jørgensen, 8×58mmR Danish Krag
- Calibre6.5 mm
- Case Length55 mm
- Bullet Weight9.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Cyclic Rate of Fire21.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity580 m/s
- Effective Range (point)900 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length520 mm
- Sight TypeV-notch and front post
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production748,500
- Production Start1886
- Production End1945
- Variants1,889
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1886Production started
- 1894Entered service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1945Production ended
140
years in service
59
years in production
748,500
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 12 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
158BOLT-ACTION RIFLES25PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES19NORWAY · ALL WEAPONS251PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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