Thanks for the info.
However, this is strange. His rifle functions like you described for the 1898 and later.
His 1899 carbine (clearly marked) functions like the earlier model. But if an earlier cutoff is too long to fit then is it possible to shorten an earlier cutoff and fit it to a 1898 and later Krag?
I guess it really doesn't make a big deal for civilian shooting as long as the weapon functions safely on the range.

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