'FredC' - This U.S. Krag 'cut-away' is an enigma to me. I would like to know more about its origin. (Who, Where, When)?

I am not calling it fake. It just was not at the 1901 'Pan American Exposition'.

It is nicely done and finished. I think it is old, but, made in 1903 or later. The finish may be like the arsenal refinishes that were done before WW1.

I hope some KCA Members have knowledge and insights about such 'training/display cutaways'. (This is very interesting to me).

I know the British made instructional 'cut-aways' from rifles and pistols, (possibly from 'rejects' or obsolete models).

Attached is a picture of a Norwegian 'cut-away' from Hanevik's book. Also, a picture of a British Martini-Henry 'cut-away'.

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