The Krag-Jorgensen was the US Army's first smokeless powder bolt-action rifle, adopted in 1892. Its unique rotary magazine loads from the side rather than the top. Proven inadequate against Spanish Mausers at San Juan Hill, it was replaced by the M1903. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .30-40 Krag Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1892, USA Weight: 93 oz Overall length: 49.1" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting