M51 Krag Jørgensen elgrifle (Krag Jørgensen moose rifle).

Technical information:

Name: M51 Krag Jørgensen elgrifle (Krag Jørgensen moose rifle)

Production year: 1951

Experimental started:

Calibre: 7,92 (8x57)

Magasin capacity: 5

Weight:

Produced at: Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk

Stockmaterial:

Lockmechanism: Bolt action

Approved by the army: Sivil production

Number produced: 1000

This rifle replaced the M48 in 1951. Almost identical, but some small modification was introduced. There are no wood on top of the barrel, there are a new rear sight, the bolthandle is round, not flat and some more minor details. Both the M48 and the M51 was buildt with 7,92 barrels. After a few years, they found out that the standard 7,92x57 ammunition was a bit to hot for the Krag action. Norma then produced a lighter ammunition that they called 7,92x57 moderat. This ammunition is about 10% weaker then standard 7,92x57 rounds.