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: It was designed to fire the same low-pressure "revolver calibers" as the Model 1873, such as the .44-40, .38-40, and .32-20. This allowed users to carry one type of ammunition for both their sidearm and rifle.
(often shortened to "92" or "1892x" in modern cataloging) was designed as a lighter, stronger successor to the Model 1873. : It was designed to fire the same
: While it was released after the "frontier" era technically ended, it became the "Hollywood" rifle of the West, used extensively in Western films by stars like John Wayne. : While it was released after the "frontier"
: The Springfield Model 1892 , commonly known as the Krag–Jørgensen , was the first bolt-action rifle adopted by the U.S. Army. : Major newspapers like The Progressive Farmer were
: Major newspapers like The Progressive Farmer were documenting the "negro question" and agricultural struggles, highlighting the social turbulence of the decade. Technical and Scientific References
: John Browning designed the rifle in response to a challenge from Winchester to create a superior lever-action in under 90 days. He delivered a design featuring a dual locking bolt mechanism that was significantly stronger and smoother than previous versions.
In modern scientific literature, "1892x" or similar numerical strings often appear in specific data sets or cataloging: