To load the Citadel M1-22, insert the magazine, pull the operating handle to the rear and release. Notice the dovetail scope mounts forward and aft of the action, which allows scope mounting.
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Sights and Optics
The rear sight on the M1-22 attaches directly to the dovetailed receiver. It is fully adjustable and can be removed so that a scope can be installed.
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Replication
On the Citadel M1-22, the safety and magazine release replicate those on original M1 Carbines.
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Butt Plate
Citadel's M1-22 is fitted with a steel buttplate that copies those on the original M1 Carbine.
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Oiler/Sling
Like with original M1 Carbines, the Citadel M1-22 has the cut out in the butt stock for the oiler/sling combination.
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Bayonet Lug
True to the configuration of the original M1 Carbine, the new Citadel M1-22 has the bayonet lug.
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Early Problems
On the original M1-22 provided by Chiappa, which was from a first production run, the extractor did not work properly. Chiappa assured this problem had been corrected and the replacement rifle extracted fired and unfired cases flawlessly.
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Operating Lever
On the M1-22's operating lever is a small button that can be depressed when the lever is pulled to the rear. If this button is depressed the action is locked open.
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Magazine
The 10-round magazines on the Citadel M1-22 were easy to load, insert and remove from the rifle. The magazine follower also causes the action to lock open after the last round has been fired.
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