{"product_id":"rare-1901-norwegian-krag-jorgensen-m-1894-6-5-55mm-original-full-military-configuration","title":"Rare 1901 Norwegian Krag–Jørgensen M\/1894 – 6.5×55mm – Original Full Military Configuration","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk, Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Krag–Jørgensen M\/1894\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5×55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Historical Background \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Krag–Jørgensen is one of the most recognized military bolt-action rifle designs of the late 19th century. Developed by two Norwegian firearms designers, it was officially adopted by Denmark, the United States, and Norway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Norwegian M\/1894 represents the original design adopted by its country of origin. Manufactured at the historic Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk arsenal, it is renowned for its excellent craftsmanship, distinctive side-loading magazine, and refined mechanical design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Norwegian M\/1894 is chambered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5×55mm, a cartridge that remains in commercial production today, with newly manufactured ammunition readily available in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Matching Numbers \u0026amp; Originality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle has been carefully inspected and retains highly consistent matching numbers across its major metal components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmed Matching Components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceiver and barrel: Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolt body: Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal bolt components: Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear sight base: Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear sight ladder: Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear barrel band: Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Handguard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The interior retains an original serial number marking. Due to age-related wear, the first two digits are no longer legible, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe final digit is clearly identifiable as 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Full matching status cannot be conclusively established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown Non-Matching Components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frontmost barrel band and buttplate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Overall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis rifle retains its complete original military configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden stock is clean, structurally solid, and free of visible cracks, showing natural wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal components are in very good condition, including the receiver, barrel, and bolt assembly. Original arsenal markings and serial number stamps remain clearly visible. The rear sight assembly is complete, and the major metal components retain matching numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Bore — Deep, sharp, continuous rifling with a bright bore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Rarity \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction of the Norwegian Krag–Jørgensen M\/1894 was relatively limited compared with many mass-produced military rifles. Following more than a century of military service, maintenance, and civilian ownership, surviving examples vary considerably in originality and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter World War II, many surplus military rifles entered the North American civilian market, where numerous examples were converted into sporting or hunting rifles. These modifications often involved altering or removing original military stocks, handguards, and other components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a result, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean unsporterized Norwegian M\/1894 retaining extensive matching numbers and excellent overall condition represents a particularly uncommon and desirable configuration for collectors in Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in 1901, this rifle retains its complete military configuration, extensive matching numbers across major components, a structurally sound wooden stock, very good metal condition, and an excellent bore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt represents a well-preserved example of an early Norwegian military rifle with significant historical integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721181921391,"sku":"NR000326","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_1656.jpg?v=1791645458","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/rare-1901-norwegian-krag-jorgensen-m-1894-6-5-55mm-original-full-military-configuration","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}