Krag

See also: krąg and krag

English

Etymology

Named after its Norwegian designer, Ole Herman Johannes Krag.

Noun

Krag (plural Krags)

  1. (military, historical) The Springfield Model 1892–99, a bolt-action rifle adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm.
    • 1918, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Military Affairs, Army Appropriation Bill, 1919: Hearings Before the Committee... (page 43)
      Are the Krags serviceable to the men for training purposes?
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