Krag Jørgensen M/1929 Army

## Overview

The Model of 1929 Army is an improved version of the Norwegian Krag Jørgensen rifle, designed to address some of the shortcomings of the original 1894 model. This variant includes features such as the ability to use stripper clips and a second locking lug to improve accuracy in wet and cold weather conditions. It was widely used by the Norwegian military during World War II and was a great modernisation of the Krag.

## Army Improvements of 1929

In the late 1920s, the Norwegian military began to notice issues with the original 1894 Krag Jørgensen rifle, particularly in cold and wet weather conditions. The gun's bolt would sometimes warp to one side, causing accuracy issues. In response, the Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk, which was responsible for the production of the rifles, expanded their facilities in 1929 to accommodate the production of the Model of 1929 Army.

The Norwegian military quickly adopted the Model of 1929 Army and began using it extensively. The rifle's improved accuracy and ability to use stripper clips made it a popular choice for soldiers in the field.

## Development of the New Model's Features

The Model of 1929 Army was developed to address the shortcomings of the original 1894 model. The addition of a new piece to the side of the magazine gate allowed the gun to use stripper clips, which made reloading faster and more efficient. The stripper clips also helped to reduce the amount of time soldiers needed to spend reloading, which could be critical in combat situations.

The addition of a second locking lug was not a completely new innovation. In fact, it was first implemented on the M/1894 "Boergevær", which was chambered in 7×57mm Mauser. However, due to the lack of funding and proper tooling, Kongsberg was not able to mass convert or produce the improved version of the rifle at that time.

It wasn't until the 1920s that Kongsberg had the necessary resources to implement the double locking lug on the Model of 1929 Army. The addition of the second locking lug helped to strengthen the action of the rifle, making it more reliable in harsh weather conditions and allowing for the use of "hotter" loaded ammunition.

Overall, these improvements made the Model of 1929 Army a more effective and reliable rifle than its predecessor. While it took some time and resources to develop and implement these changes, they were ultimately critical in helping to defend Norway during World War II.

## Conversion of Current Rifles

In addition to the production of new rifles, the Norwegian military also converted most of their existing Krag Jørgensen rifles to the Model of 1929 Army specifications. This allowed them to upgrade their arsenal without having to purchase entirely new rifles.

The conversion process involved adding the new piece to the side of the magazine gate and retrofitting the rifle with the second locking lug. This was a cost-effective solution that allowed the Norwegian military to improve their existing rifles without incurring significant expenses.

## New Production Lines

The Model of 1929 Army was produced on new production lines at the Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk. These production lines allowed for greater efficiency and faster production times, which helped to meet the demand for the new variant.

Overall, the Model of 1929 Army was a significant improvement over the original 1894 model of the Krag Jørgensen rifle. Its development and production played an important role in the Norwegian military's ability to defend their country in harsh weather conditions, and its legacy continues to be felt in the world of firearms today.

* Ability to mount new new scope mount, Lengthens Ammo cutoff lever so it goes through the reciever, this allows for 2 locking points, improving stability to hold zero on scopes.
* new sidepanels for scopemount