8 × 58 mm R - central ignition rifle cartridge. It was the standard rifle ammunition in Danish troops from 1889 to 1945 . [one]
| 8 × 58 mm R | |
|---|---|
 Cartridge M1889  Cartridge M1908 | |
| Cartridge type | rifle cartridge |
| Producing country |  Denmark |
| Service History | |
| Operating time | 1889-1945 |
| Used | Denmark Norway Sweden |
| Wars and conflicts | The Second World War |
| Production history | |
| Time of creation | 1888 year |
| Manufacturer | Denmark |
| Specifications | |
| Real bullet caliber , mm | 8 mm [1] |
| Liner parameters | |
| Sleeve length mm | 58 mm |
| Diameter of sleeve flange , mm | 14.6 mm |
Content
History
The cartridge was developed in Denmark in 1888 for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. At the same time, other users of Krag Jorgensen - Sweden and Norway abandoned this cartridge in favor of 6.5 × 55 mm , in 1894 and 1898, respectively. [2]
Cartridge Weapons
- Krag Jorgensen - manual reload rifle
- Madsen - light machine gun
Sport
After World War II, surplus cartridges were used as hunting ammunition. [2]
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Danish 8x58R . Ammunition Pages . Date of treatment November 28, 2013.
- ↑ 1 2 Burgett, Galen R. Historical and Experimental Investigations of the Pressure Characteristics of the 8x58 Rimmed Danish Cartridge . Date of treatment November 28, 2013.
See also
- List of rifle cartridges