The model 1898 sight had three sight notches, sharp square corners,  a low curvature on its base, and a different style of spring for the leaf, plus other differences.

Both the 1898 and 1902 sights were developed by Lt. Dickson and bear similarities.

The 1898 sight was for a short lived higher velocity .30-40 cartridge, (that propelled the 220 grain bullet to 2,200fps). The cartridge was abandoned, when Krag bolts started to develop cracks.

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