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Krag-Jørgensen M1894
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Krag-JørgensenM1894

Bolt-Action Rifles · Norway · 1894
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Krag-JørgensenM1894

Krag-Jørgensen M1894
Krag-Jørgensen M1894 Photo: Wolfmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
50
Durability
80
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Norway
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1894–1903
Operators3 countries
Quantity300,000
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
49/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
214/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
50
Durability
80
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Krag-Jørgensen M1894
Country
Production
1894–1903
Quantity
300,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
49
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1894
  • Service Entry Year1894
  • DesignerOle Herman Krag and Frederik Jørgensen
  • Weight (Empty)4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.30-40 Krag
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length51.5 mm
  • Bullet Weight9.5 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity640 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1894Production started
  2. 1903Production ended
132
years in service
9
years in production
300,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Krag-Jørgensen M1894 1894
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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