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15 April 1716

After the Battle of Norderhov, the Swedes realized that their attempt to outflank the strong Norwegian position at Gjellebekk had failed. The ensuing action at Nordkleiva formed part of the same withdrawal and pursuit.

15 April 1716

The action at Nordkleiva
After the Battle of Norderhov, the Swedes realized that their attempt to outflank the strong Norwegian position at Gjellebekk had failed. The ensuing action at Nordkleiva formed part of the same withdrawal and pursuit.


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    The Jarmann rifle - Part 2 - Shooting

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    The 10.15 x 61 cartridge for which the Jarmann rifle was chambered for was also used in numerous civilian firearms, for example, rifles made by Lars Hansen Hagen and Hans Larsen. This article deals with the reloading and shooting of the Jarmann rifle and the 10,15 x 61 cartridge.

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Published: 4 July 2013 by Øyvind Flatnes.
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