Sylvester Krnka
Czech gunsmith and inventor (1825-1903) · Scientists · Died at 77
Sylvester Krnka was a Austro-Hungarian gunsmith and inventor, best known for developing the breech-loading conversion rifle adopted by the Russian army in the 19th century.
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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1825 to 1903 · aged 77