Krag bayonet history books

Unfollow krag bayonet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Over three years of research has produced a complete history on the development, manufacturing, field trials and results of these bayonets. Conversion 22 inch barrel nice bore scarce piece of krag history. It was adopted as a standard arm by denmark, the united states and norway. The desire to improve upon the then standard caliber. This scholarly work adds greatly to the study of the krag during an interesting period in our history.

Us krag bayonets by presented donald hartman collectors. The plug bayonet was succeeded by the socket bayonet, which fit over the muzzle of the barrel. From my experience, krag bayonets are a lot more common than the scabbards to hold them. I would like to add a us krag to my small us military rifle collection, but want to learn about them before venturing into the buyer mode. Jul 02, 2018 disassembly and reassembly of my springfield krag jorgensen rifle for repair and deep cleaning. The bayonet history timeline includes educational material on bayonet design, bayonet development, and the history of bayonet use, from the bayonet s origin in the late 1500s to the present day. I just recieved my great grandfathers military issue 1898 3040 krag with bayonets that he used in the spanishamerican war. Go to the german bayonets for sale section on the home page for bayonets used by germany. Fihly, this book is important because it provides a wealth of information on the krag bayonet. Donald hartman discusses the history, variations, and modifications of. I specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. Is there a definitive references on the us krag rifles and carbines.

Military and experimental entrenching tools civil war to ww1 by donald j. I have left the bayonet in the condition i bought it in. About 300 were delivered to boer forces of the south african republic a distinctive feature of the krag jorgensen action is its magazine. A competition was held in 1892, comparing rifle designs from lee, kragjorgensen, mannlicher, mauser, schmidtrubin, and about 40 other military and civilian designs. The m1892 bayonet, also known as the krag knife bayonet for its association with the m1892 krag rifle, was the first standard production knife bayonet adopted by the us army and produced at the springfield armory. Magazine rifles and carbines models of 1892 through 1899. Hartman, author of the definitive book on krag bayonets.

This was the first russian bayonet with quadrangular blade and with screwdriver tip. T is some pitting in the metal and on the scabbard you can see that pretty good in the pictures. Brief history and production of the m1905 springfield and m1 bayonets. The main point of contention, as i understand it is the date stamp detail. Bayo points 12 us military knives bayonets machetes.

The simplified processes of late war substitute standard bayonets is obvious on this bayonet with simple rectangular pommel, riveted grip panels, crudely finished blade with grinding marks evident and straight crossguard. Get the best deals on krag when you shop the largest online selection at. Approximately 36,000 were produced before production was halted due to the adoption of the mauserpatterned model 1903 springfield rifles. There are entire books devoted to this and wikianswers cannot reproduce a book but the link at the bottom of this page will take you to a. A few dings in the metal towards the end of the handle. Furthermore, a number of the current books with information on the krag bayonet are somewhat limited with. The following are the books in my library, the comments on the book are mine and reflect my opinions based on the book itself and discussions with other collectors.

Get the best deals on krag when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. In the first three sections of the american military edged weaponry museum section on this website there are fine photos of the very hard to find cadet versions of this bayonet. Many of the rifles have not been taken apart in years. Sellers often have this arrangement forsale and it is bogus. A brief history of krag jorgensen rifles and carbines by tom pearce. The russian books calls the bayonet model 1870, while janzen calls it model 1871. The krag jorgensen rifle, later modified with model 1898 after the war, was eventually replaced by the model 1903 magazine rifle which utilized a mausertype action. Also from reenacting with the krag bayonets i know how easily these are lost in the field.

The rifle was based on the danish krag while the bayonet was based on and virtually identical to the swiss schmidtrubin model 1889. Ricasso is marked us on one side and 1908 on the other. By its appearance i believe it is a krag rifle bayonet although it does not have the typical markings of us on one side and 1898 on the other. This was a high quality bayonet maker throughout the war. The bayonet history timeline includes educational material on bayonet design, bayonet development, and the history of bayonet use, from the bayonets origin in the late 1500s to the present day.

View hundreds of clear color photographs detailing variations in markings, blade. It is a must have book for both krag rifle and bayonet collectors. It seems that the m1916 bayonet was issued to m1894 rifles in certain serial number blocks. Hartman and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.

Krag collectors association dedicated to the continuing. Model 1892 kragjorgensen knife bayonet this is a knife bayonet manufactured to fit the first boltaction magazine rifle adopted by the us military. Up for auction is us krag 1900 bayonet with scabbard. He and his wife wrote the us krag bayonets book in which you can. They had no issue knife so im sure that a krag bayonet was a welcome additionbeg, borrow or steal.

Springfield model 1899 krag bolt action carbine nra museum. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. The model 1899 krag carbine, which was manufactured until 1902, was the final variant of the kragjorgensen rifle to be manufactured by the u. Read about the people, places, and events that tell the story of the bayonets impact on the world as we know it. Some say the bayonet in cole iii is correct while the specimen shown in hardin is incorrect. Frank mallory, in his book the krag rifle story states that bayonets were sent from west point to frankford arsenal in 1929 and in 1935 1,400 in that year to be plated. It is highly recommended for krag collectors, bayonet collectors in general, and anyone who likes good research nicely presented. The us krag bayonetshistory, variations and modifications.

Disassembly and reassembly of my springfield kragjorgensen rifle for repair and deep cleaning. A brief history of kragjorgensen rifles and carbines by tom pearce. He served in the armed forces for 24 years, and has a keen interest in all aspects of military history, particularly the uniforms and equipment of the 20th century. The simplified processes of late war substitute standard bayonets is obvious on this bayonet with simple rectangular pommel, riveted grip panels, crudely finished blade with grinding marks evident and. Two bayonets have 1900 on the blade and the other has 1901, all are in very good condition. For collectors only series books covering for the krag and 1903 springfield. According to paul kieslings bayonets of the world, a total of 2,800 of these combination bayonet entrenching tools were produced at springfield armory in 1900, with 1,500 sent to the philippines and 500 sent to cuba for field testing. These items have been described to the best of my ability. Krag bayonets is a must for all military and bayonet collectors.

Please check out my bayonets, edged weapons, miscellaneous militaria i. This page focuses on world nongerman rare and unusual bayonets and other edged weapons for sale or trade that are in above average condition for the advanced collector. I purchased 3 krag bayonets at a flea mall last week, all three have a leather scabbard that i read was used in the philippines but i can not find any more information on them. The krag jorgensen is a repeating bolt action rifle designed by the norwegians ole herman johannes krag and erik jorgensen in the late 19th century. The kragjorgensen rifle, later modified with model 1898 after the war, was eventually replaced by the model 1903 magazine rifle which utilized a mausertype action. Army searched for a new rifle in the early 1890s to replace their old springfield model 1873 trapdoor singleshot rifles. The kragjorgensen is a repeating bolt action rifle designed by the norwegians ole herman johannes krag and erik jorgensen in the late 19th century.

The bayonet, a history of knife and sword bayonets 18501970. Bayonets collectors source, military collectibles online. I believe it is for the krag rifle though it seems to fit loosely on my 1903 springfield. Many of the rifles have not been taken apart in years and are in need of a deep cleaning. Find great deals on ebay for krag bayonet and krag bayonet 1894. What is the history of the 3040 krag model 1898 answers. The model 1896 krag jorgensen rifle was produced between 1897 and 1899, during which time close to thirty thousand were produced. I know the scabbard is not correct for it someone told me it was for a stake to secure a horse line but it appears to have housed the knife for a long, long. So we even have disputes about the reference books that most collectors use to identify the krag bolo bayonet. As all the worlds militaries did by the late 1880s, the adoption of the repeating bolt action rifle with smokeless powder. This is the krag jorgensen bayonet used on the model 1892 krag rifle. Krag bayonets, history, variations, modifications by donald j. The model 1899 krag carbine, which was manufactured until 1902, was the final variant of the krag jorgensen rifle to be manufactured by the u. The picture at right illustrates how bayonet lengths varied to provide adequate reach.

There are also two ammo belts with an extra bayonet stamped 1903 and a long knife of unknown origin. Martin j brayley is a professional photographer and author, specializing in works on uniforms and militaria. Read about the people, places, and events that tell the story of the bayonet s impact on the world as we know it. Jun 20, 2012 martin j brayley is a professional photographer and author, specializing in works on uniforms and militaria. Here is a bayonet from my collection i thought some of you may enjoy taking a. Krag bayonets were never carried in leather picketpin cases. Here is a bayonet from my collection i thought some of you may enjoy taking a look at and discussing. Attached are pictures of a bayonet and scabbard that i have had since the midlate 1950s.

History, variations, modifications 9780982302101 by donald j. A 1994 russian book, lots of info on knives and bayonets of all sorts poor quality drawings and russian text make it a interesting. The model 1896 kragjorgensen rifle was produced between 1897 and 1899, during which time close to thirty thousand were produced. Prices where quoted are those that i have seen for sale and indicate an average price and are only for out of print books and reflects top price for books in almost mint condition.

I am also sure that he didnt carry it in a m1912 picket pin scabbard. Krag collectors association forum krag bayonet tips. Hartman and a great selection of similar new, used. A zigzag motion around the bayonet lug allowed the musketeer to easily affix or remove the bayonet while still securing it in place.

Off and on in my emails, i get questions about the model 1892 krag bayonets and scabbards. Rare us krag bolo bayonet, us rifle model 1898, mint. Mar 10, 2016 brief history and production of the m1905 springfield and m1 bayonets. I checked the stickies and searched the old posts and found reference to a brophy book. Model 1892 krag jorgensen knife bayonet this is a knife bayonet manufactured to fit the first boltaction magazine rifle adopted by the us military. Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged. Hartman is a member of the society of american bayonet collectors, sabc. The chromed krag was used with the model 1903 rifles and the m1 rifle as it handled and balanced well on them, and looked good on parade. To date this book is the most definitive publication ever written on krag bayonets. Krag bayonet collectors though many collectors have a working knowledge of the us. The major advantage to the socket bayonet was that the musket could still be fired while the bayonet was attached. Apr 08, 2020 i specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. This new book is a collectors guide that chronicles u. After looking through haneviks kragjorgensen gevaeret book, i found something interesting.