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Gallery
![Loading](/media/oygfv22p/2029m1_016.jpg)
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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.
![Sights and Optics](/media/xoqddv0v/2029m1_015.jpg)
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.
![Replication](/media/hfpjxpsp/2029m1_014.jpg)
Replication
On the Citadel M1-22, the safety and magazine release replicate those on original M1 Carbines.
![Butt Plate](/media/oiuna4bj/2029m1_013.jpg)
Butt Plate
Citadel's M1-22 is fitted with a steel buttplate that copies those on the original M1 Carbine.
![Oiler/Sling](/media/h2ma41a0/2029m1_012.jpg)
Oiler/Sling
Like with original M1 Carbines, the Citadel M1-22 has the cut out in the butt stock for the oiler/sling combination.
![Bayonet Lug](/media/3iralshu/2029m1_011.jpg)
Bayonet Lug
True to the configuration of the original M1 Carbine, the new Citadel M1-22 has the bayonet lug.
![Early Problems](/media/w22brkx5/2029m1_010.jpg)
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.
![Operating Lever](/media/jn5foimh/2029m1_009.jpg)
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.
![Magazine](/media/zakj43ai/2029m1_008.jpg)
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.