M1867 Russian Krnka
| Obr.1867 Krnka | |
|---|---|
| Type | Side-hinged lifting Breechblock |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1867–1880 |
| Used by | Russian Empire Kingdom of Bulgaria Kingdom of Serbia Kingdom of Montenegro |
| Wars | Russo-Turkish War Russo-Japanese War Balkan Wars World War I |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Sylvester Krnka |
| Designed | 1867 |
| Manufacturer | Tula Arsenal |
| Variants | Infantry, Cavalry |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.5 / 4.9 kg / (without / with bayonet) |
| Length | 1300 / 1800 mm (without / with bayonet) |
| Cartridge | |
| Caliber | .60 |
| Action | Lifting-Block |
| Rate of fire | 9 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | 1200 arshins (850 m) |
| Feed system | Single shot |
The M1867 Russian Krnka (Винтовка Крнка́) was a breech loading conversion of the muzzle-loading Model 1857 Six Line rifle musket designed by Austro-Hungarian arms maker, Sylvester Krnka.
History[]
It was adopted by the Russian Empire in 1869, and was similar to the contemporary Snider-Enfield and Tabatiere conversions. Conversions were carried out at the Tula armory (TOZ).
Two main versions were produced: infantry and cavalry rifles. Shortly after its introduction to service, the M1867 was replaced by the Berdan rifle, though both weapons would serve simultaneously for a time. The rifles were issued to conscripts and police forces in the Central Asian territories, like Samarkand.
After being taken out of service, many Krnka rifles were converted into cheap smoothbore hunting shotguns.[1]
References[]
- ^ научный сотрудник Тульского музея оружия С. Севрюгина. Мосин - организатор произво��ства охотничьего оружия // журнал «Охота и охотничье хозяйство», № 4, 1981. стр.20-21
Sources[]
- 1867 introductions
- Early rifles
- Hinged breechblock rifles
- Tula Arms Plant products
- Rifles of the Russian Empire
- Russo-Japanese war weapons of Russia