The Legacy of the .30-40 Krag Ammunition
A Historical Overview
The .30-40 Krag cartridge, also known as the .30 Army, holds a prominent place in the annals of American military history. Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1892, it was the first small-bore, smokeless powder round to be used by American forces, marking a significant technological leap forward from the black powder cartridges that had dominated the 19th century. This cartridge was developed for the Krag-Jørgensen rifle, a…
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