As an odd thought exercise, did anybody ever think of adapting a LH side detachable mag for the Krag? (Sort of a bolt action FG42 or Johnson LMG style thing...)
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As an odd thought exercise, did anybody ever think of adapting a LH side detachable mag for the Krag? (Sort of a bolt action FG42 or Johnson LMG style thing...)
They tested a number of things with the Krags. The Parkhurst clip system went the furthest.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmoore
The Schulhoff rifle was reviewed well before the Krag trials. One of the rifles in the trials was a semi-automatic. Invented by a Marine. At least I recall it being a semi-automatic. I'll know more if I ever find it.
Johnson LMG. Interesting guy. Interesting design he had. His bolt, in scaled down form, is in the M16. The M16 owes much to him.
3 years after the adoption of the M-1903, Remington began selling the Browning designed Model 8. Semi-automatic. Accepts M-1903 clips. That Browning design provides much of the inspiration for the Johnson rifle.
Funny how it all ties together.