Collecting and Shooting the U.S. Magazine Carbine, Model of 1892, 1896, 1898, and 1899

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Magazine Closed

Magazine Open

Loading an American Krag is an easy process (Loading 3, 4, and 5). Open the magazine gate and insert five cartridges. Close the gate and cycle the bolt to load the first cartridge into the chamber. Its unique magazine system gave the soldier the ability to load cartridges while having a cartridge loaded in the chamber.

Sights

Side view of the Model 1901 rifle rear sight.

Number	Description
1	Battle Sight Position 100 Yards
2	Battle Sight Position 200 Yards
3	Battle Sight Position 300 Yards
4	Battle Sight Position 375 Yards "B" Position
5	Battle Sight Position 400 Yards

Top view of the Model 1901 rifle rear sight.

Number	Description
1	Windage Gauge (each mark is 5.86 inches at 100 yards)
2	Aperture Sight 100 to 1775 Yards (used with sight upright)
3	Battle Sight Notch (used with sight laying down)
4	U Notch 450 to 1900 Yards (used with sight upright)
5	2000 Yard U Notch (used with sight upright)
6	Sight Binding Lever (allows for windage adjustment)

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