Which Rifle Served Longer? Krag–Jørgensen vs. M14, Part I: The Krag

By Nathaniel F

What was the standard issue U.S. infantry rifle with the shortest service life? The most common answer is probably the Springfield Krag–Jørgensen rifle, which was quickly replaced after its lackluster performance in the Spanish-American War versus faster-firing, longer-ranged Spanish Mausers. Another good candidate is the M14, which was quickly replaced in Vietnam by the troubled M16 after […]

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