cjwils wrote on Dec 29^th, 2010 at 1:09am:

My model 1898 has numbers ranging from 7 to 18 on the sliding rack of the rear sight.  I am guessing those numbers correspond to hundreds of feet when adjusting the sight for elevation.  Is that right? Can the model 1898 sights be adjusted for windage? What is the capacity of the magazine? Along with the rifle, I got 14 bullets that I think are gallery rounds.  They have round balls that are almost completely seated in the case.  The cases are marked FA 5 03 or FA 6 03.  I don't have the original box.  Do these have value to collectors?  Could they be fired?  Would firing them be a bad idea?

1. Wrong. It's hundreds of yards.

2. Your description matches the model 1896 rear sight, which was originally fitted to some model 1898 rifles. It is not adjustable for windage. (The model 1898, 1901, and 1902 sights are windage adjustable.)
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3. The magazine holds five cartridges.

4. Any US military cartridges made in 1903 and in good condition are worth more to collectors than shooters. While they could possibly be fired, it would certainly decrease their collector value.