Erik Jørgensen (gunsmith)

Erik Jørgensen
Jørgensen in a publication by Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk
Born(1848-05-17)17 May 1848
Asker, Norway
Died15 September 1896(1896-09-15) (aged 48)
Occupationgunsmith
Known forDeveloping first successful Krag–Jørgensen rifle

Erik Jørgensen (17 May 1848 – 15 September 1896) was a Norwegian master gunsmith, well known for his cooperation with Ole Herman Johannes Krag in developing the first successful Krag–Jørgensen rifle.

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