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POTD: Springfield Model 1898 Krag - America's First Sniper Rifle
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POTD: Springfield Model 1898 Krag - America's First Sniper Rifle
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have one of only seven experimental sniper rifles that launched American military precision shooting – a Model 1898 Krag fitted with a Cataract Optical Company telescopic sight from 1900-1901. The Ordnance Board tested the first rifle in 1900 with impressive results – accurate hits on targets out to 2,000 yards with clear advantages in hazy or foggy conditions. Based on these findings, they ordered si…
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