Danish Madsen Rifle Mod. 1947

[Bill Grist]

The Last 'Military Bolt Action' Rifle

Enjoy this Danish Madsen Rifle made for the Columbian Navy and known as the Columbian Model 58... It is interesting that 1945 was considered the end of the life spand of bolt action rifles, but Denmark imbarked on a new bolt action rifle in 1947 in .30 cal to take advanage of all the surplus .30 cal. ammo from WW2..The only contract for this rifle was Columbia for their Navy, around 5000 rifles were completed... BILL

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[C.O.Sargent]

Hello Mr Grist,
I to own such a rifle the only difference is on my there is a crest of Columbia on the left side of the receiver embedded into the wood.I have the bayonet and the sling.
It to is in pristine condition such as yours I like the muzzle brake they installed.
I bought mine from and old Mauser collector at a show I was attending.