Chapter 63: Testing the New Rifle

Under the scrutinizing gaze of Napoleon Bonaparte, the trio of astute workers at the motive power depot embarked upon the intricate task of fabricating the constituent parts for the revolutionary Norwegian Krag-Jørgensen 1895 repeating bolt-action rifle.

Napoleon observed the expertise of the skilled craftsmen during the manufacturing process. Etienne, the master of the lathe, skillfully machined the barrel and bolt handle. Pierre, the master of the milling machine, expertly shaped the exterior of the receiver, meticulously crafting the required contours, raceways for the bolt, magazine well, trigger housing, and bolt handle slot. Jacques, on the other hand, was responsible for forging the initial block from which the receiver was later machined.