GEVÆR m/89

GEVÆR m/89
Image: Gevær m/89 (Mihist.dk)
Year1889
Weapon TypeService Rifle
Origin & DesignerDenmark/Krag Jorgensen
Numbers Produced120.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre8mm (8x58RD)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight196gr (12.7g)
Barrel Length814mm
Overall Length1.328mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.27 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Rear Notch
Feed5 Round Chamber
Practical Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity770 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range900m
Maximum Range2000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetM1915 Sword Bayonet
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe m/89 was the standard service rifle and the main weapon found in infantry regiments.