Erik Jørgensen (gunsmith)
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.
Erik Jørgensen | |
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Jørgensen in a publication by Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk | |
| Born | 17 May 1848 Asker, Norway |
| Died | 15 September 1896 (aged 48) |
| Occupation | gunsmith |
| Known for | Developing first successful Krag–Jørgensen rifle |
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