In the latest episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, GunBroker.com and High Caliber History take listeners on a journey through time to uncover the fascinating—and often misunderstood—story of the Krag-Jørgensen rifle. Hosted by Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner, this episode features guest historian Justin Baird and dives into how two men from opposite ends of the Norwegian social spectrum came together to change the future of military firearms.

More than just another bolt-action rifle, the Krag-Jørgensen represented a leap forward in innovation and international cooperation. Listeners will discover how Ole Krag’s privileged upbringing and love of machinery merged with Erik Jørgensen’s hands-on mechanical genius to produce one of the most influential rifle designs of the 19th century. Adopted by multiple nations—including the United States—this rifle marked America’s transition to smokeless powder service weapons.

The episode also addresses persistent myths about credit and scandal surrounding the Krag-Jørgensen’s legacy, and how Krag spent his later years defending his partner’s role in their breakthrough invention.

Key Topics Include:

• How two Norwegian inventors shaped U.S. military arms trials
• The unique “half capsule” magazine design and its battlefield implications
• America’s adoption and customization of the Krag-Jørgensen rifle
• The business highs, royal offers, and financial downfall of the Krag-Jørgensen Company
• The tragedy of Jørgensen’s early death and the legacy left behind

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