Danish Remington M1867
E. Remington & Sons · Rifle · Discontinued · 1867
Also known as: Bagladningsgevær M.1867, Danish Rolling Block, Danish Remington, M1867 Kjøbenhavn
Overview
The Danish Remington M1867 is a single-shot, breech-loading service rifle adopted by Denmark in 1867 as its first metallic-cartridge infantry arm. Built on E. Remington & Sons' rugged rolling-block action, the breech is sealed by a pivoting block locked behind the hammer, giving a strong, simple mechanism that was quick to operate. Denmark chose a smaller 11.7mm (11.7x42R) rimfire chambering than the 12.17mm used by Norway and Sweden, making the Danish rifle noticeably lighter and slimmer. The first rifles were delivered by Remington in Ilion, New York, after which production was carried out under license at the Copenhagen Arsenal (Geværfabrik Kjøbenhavn).
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4100 g (144.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1280 mm (50.39") |
| Barrel Length | 907 mm (35.71") |
| Action Type | Rolling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 381 m/s (1250 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1808 J (1334 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 11.7x42R Danish · primary — also known as 11.7x42R, .45 Danish, 11mm Danish Remington, 11x41.5mm Danish
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Rolling Block Breech, Iron Sights, Bayonet Lug, Ramrod
Variants
- Danish Remington M1867/96 - Centerfire Conversion
Service history
Operators
- Royal Danish Army · adopted 1867 · as Bagladningsgevær M.1867
Production
Estimated total produced: 80,000 · Production years: 1867-1888
Approximately 40,500 rifles built by E. Remington & Sons (1867-1870) and roughly 31,500 at the Copenhagen Arsenal (1870-1888); about 80,000 rifles and carbines of the M.1867 series in total.
Origin
Country of origin: Denmark
Designer: Leonard Geiger and Joseph Rider
Discontinued: 1888
Notes
Denmark's initial 1867 contract was for 20,000 rifles, but Remington's slow delivery let the Danes secure a manufacturing license; the first roughly 30,000 rifles used Remington-made actions before full production moved to Copenhagen. Most rifles were later rebarreled and converted to the 11.35x51R smokeless centerfire cartridge in the M1867/96 (M1867/97) program and relegated to fortress, coastal artillery, and reserve use, with many retained into the 1940s.
Background
Denmark adopted the rolling block in the aftermath of the 1864 Second Schleswig War, eager to replace its muzzle-loaders with a modern breech-loader. Many M1867 rifles bear Copenhagen Arsenal markings and date stamps, and the durable action kept the rifles in Danish reserve and fortress inventories long after the Krag-Jorgensen replaced them in front-line service.