Vintage Seagull Cutaway Motor Demonstrator
Located in Dekalb, IL
This piece is a late 50s or early 60s cutaway model of a British Seagull, "the best outboard motor for the world."
Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage Seagull Cutaway Motor Demonstrator
Located in Dekalb, IL
This piece is a late 50s or early 60s cutaway model of a British Seagull, "the best outboard motor for the world."
Metal
Vintage Handcuff Cutaway Demonstration Model by American Handcuff Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
. - Rockford, IL Mounted cutaway demonstration model illustrating the internal ratchet and locking mechanism of an American Handcuff Company handcuff.
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Cutaway Military Vapor Canister
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage canister demonstrator. This piece was used to showcase the inner workings of a throwable, combustable pressurized gas canister used in warfare. Exhibits moderate paint chip...
Metal
Vintage Fire Hydrant Cutaway Salesman Sample by Clow
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1950s-1960s; Clow Corporation - Oskaloosa, IA Factory cutaway demonstrator model of a Clow fire hydrant, mounted vertically on a hardwood display base and housed in its original ...
Metal, Iron
Vintage Cast Aluminum Fire Hydrant Cross-Section Demonstration Model
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1930s; Mueller Co. - Chattanooga, TN Cutaway demonstration model of a municipal fire hydrant, cast in aluminum and mounted as a teaching or sales display piece.
Aluminum
Mechanical Piston Cutaway
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century working antique iron and wood steam engine piston model for classroom use by a teacher. It features a cut-a-way side to exhibit the piston moving and a small valve...
Metal
William Ludwig Bronze Female Form Bust
By William Ludwig
Located in Southfield, MI
Cutaway model in bronze by William Ludwig, 1978. Depicting a female form nude with pearls and a bonnet.
Bronze
Browning 30 Caliber Machine Gun Training Model
Located in New York, NY
A rare oversized cutaway training model of the iconic browning model 1919 machine gun.
Aluminum
Oversize Model 1919 Machine Gun - Instructional Cutaway
Located in Peekskill, NY
Oversized WWII era cut-away training model of the Model 1919 Machine Gun with an overall length approximately 76 inches. The display is made of aluminum and sheet metal and shows all...
Aluminum
Rare Oversized M1 Carbine Cutaway Training Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The MI Carbine is one of the hardest to find of all the cut-away training guns. It's six foot long and in wonderful condition. It even has the original removable magazine including a...
Aluminum
Large Wooden Cutaway Teaching Model of Jet Plane
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm guessing that this Buck Rogers style model dates to the late 1930s. The scale is bigger than it looks and is well over four foot long. It sits on a custom made museum quality dis...
Wood
Rare 7 Foot long M1 Carbine Cutaway Training Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The MI Carbine is one of the hardest to find of all the cut-away training guns. It's almost seven foot long and in wonderful condition. It even has a removable magazine. The WWII dis...
Aluminum
Oversize Browning Pistol Model
Located in London, GB
A spectacular large scale cutaway model of a Browning hi-power pistol. This pistol is made from polished steel and aluminium alloys mounted on a heavy steel stand and was used in mil...
BOAC Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960's large scale travel agent's cutaway model of a Vickers VC10 in BOAC livery and mounted on original stand.
Chrome
WWII F6F Hellcat Fighter Aircraft – Working Front End Cutaway
By Grumman
Located in Peekskill, NY
1943 WWII Grumman F6F Hellcat Fighter Aircraft – Working Front End Cutaway. This recently found cutaway model is an important part of aircraft history.
Metal
Rare Oversized M1 Garand Cutaway Training Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the larges double sized cutaway gun with a real wooden stock. The MI Garand is one of the hardest to find of all the cut-away training guns. It's over 7 foot long and in ori...
Aluminum
Oversize Model 1919 Machine Gun - Instructional Cutaway
Located in Peekskill, NY
Oversized WWII era cut-away training model of the Model 1919 Machine Gun with an overall length approximately 76 inches. The display is made of aluminum and sheet metal and shows all...
Aluminum
Eight Foot Long BAR Cutaway Teaching Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The Browning Automatic Rifle "BAR". This is the largest and hardest to find of all the cut-away all metal training guns. It's eight foot long and in wonderful original condition. Way...
Oversize Model 1919 Machine Gun - Instructional Cutaway
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare 1919A4 US Army Trainer for the Browning 30 Caliber Machine Gun. This 2:1 scale (twice the size of the actual .30 Caliber Browning) is a working cut-a-way training rifl...
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Rare Oversized M1 Carbine Cutaway Training Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The MI Carbine is one of the hardest to find of all the cut-away training guns. It's almost seven foot long and in wonderful condition. It even has a removable magazine. The WWII dis...
Aluminum
Super Rare 1933 M2 Aircraft Machine Gun Cutaway
Located in Peekskill, NY
The 50 caliber colt/browning, model M2 cutaway is one of the rarest full sized models.
Old Russian Jet Engine Teaching Model, 1950s
Located in Echt, NL
Old Russian jet engine cutaway teaching model in very good condition Made of solid metal, painted in grey, red and blue.
Metal
Sold
H 9.5 in W 38 in D 9.5 in
RARE 1/4 Sperry XAAM-N-2 Sparrow Missile Cutaway model Larry Mclaughlin Collect
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE. 1/4 Sperry XAAM-N-2 Sparrow Missile Cutaway model.. 1/4 Sperry XAAM-N-2 Sparrow Missile Cutaway model Wood & metal from the Larry McLaughlin Collection Sperry model shop.
Metal
Sold
H 10.63 in W 52.76 in D 10.24 in
Mid 20th Century European Cut Away Model Of The Trans Europ Express c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century cutaway model of the TEE (Trans Europ Express), which first graced European tracks in 1957 and completed its journey in 1995.
Metal
Sold
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
Cutaway Demonstration Models of Internal Combustion Engines by Struers
Located in London, GB
Two 1960's cutaway demonstration models of internal combustion engines by Struers Fabrik of Copenhagen.
Metal
Railroad Steam Engine Cutaway
Located in Peekskill, NY
This complex cutaway is very well made and is an impressive 36 inches. It shows an articulated 2 piston system. Turn the large train wheel to go through the motions. There is also a ...
Iron
Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, Travel Agency
By Westway Aircraft Models
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, travel agency, large scale airplane models, would have been used in travel lodge to show off the new "state of the art" interiors, o...
Metal
WW II Fighter Aircraft, Working Front End Cutaway
By Northrop Grumman
Located in Peekskill, NY
We are told that this may be a 1943 WW II Grumman F6F Hellcat Fighter Aircraft – working front end cutaway. This recently found cutaway model is an important part of aircraft history.
Siemens Industrial Cable Cutaway Display Desk Models
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two cutaway displays of Siemens industrial cable. These were probably given to clients or executives as desk models.
Aluminum, Copper
Cutaway Demonstration Model of a Four Stroke Petrol Engine
Located in London, GB
A cutaway demonstration model of a four stroke petrol engine, circa 1960.
Metal
Cutaway Model of Jet Engine Turbine
Located in New York, NY
Cutaway of a jet engine turbine, color coded for educational purposes. The fan blades spin. A great object.
Aluminum
Machine Gun Cutaway Model
Located in Seattle, WA
WW2 30 MM machine gun training model mounted on a wooden stand.
Cutaway Model of Rolls Royce Fuel Flow Control Unit
Located in Pasadena, CA
Well executed model. No one else on your block will have one. All metal with rubber O rings etc.Obviously professionly done.
British Airways VC10 Cutaway Model
By British Airways
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Huge 1970s British Airways VC10 highly detailed cutaway aircraft model, with internal lighting (working).
Resin
Six Foot Long Cutaway Model Of The M2 Carbine
Located in New York, NY
This rare, mirror-polished aluminum and lacquered wood double life size cutaway instructor’s model of the M2 .30 caliber rifle was commissioned by the United States Navy and manufact...
Aluminum
Awesome Canon Camera Cutaway
Located in New York, NY
We love photography, and we love cutaway models. This awesome working cutaway model shows the inner workings of a Canon Ftb camera and all of its moving parts.
Massive Boeing 727 Cutaway Jet Model for Avensa Airlines
By Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The display model is a large "cutaway", which is open on one side to view the interior space.
Steel
Oversized 30 Caliber Machine Gun Training Model
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This large oversized "cutaway" model was used for instructional purposes in military training classrooms.
Oversized 30 Caliber Machine Gun Training Model
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This large oversized "cutaway" model was used for instructional purposes in military training classrooms.
Steel
Oversized 30 Caliber Machine Gun Training Model
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This large oversized "cutaway" model was used for instructional purposes in military training classrooms.
Oversized 30 Caliber Machine Gun Training Model
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This large oversized "cutaway" model was used for instructional purposes in military training classrooms.
Oversized 30 Caliber Machine Gun Training Model
By Office of Naval Research
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The gun is an extra large cutaway model used to demonstrate and illustrate the workings of a 30 caliber machine gun.
Steel
Eight Foot Long Browning Automatic Rifle Model
Located in New York, NY
This enormous cutaway model of the Browning Automatic Rifle was manufactured in Chicago for the U.S.
Aluminum
Anatomical Model of the Eyeball
Located in San Francisco, CA
cutaway eye model revealing optic nerves with removable spherical glass eyeball rubber cast mold with hand-painted detailing Bock Steger Lips stamped to wood base
German Driving School Two Stroke Motorcycle Cutaway Model
Located in Seattle, WA
Operational two-stroke cutaway model from a German driving school.
Nickel and Brass Plated Machine Gun Cutaway Model
By United States Army
Located in New York, NY
Functioning models of a .30 Caliber machine gun used in and around WWII as training devices for soldiers. 75% larger than the real thing, and originally painted black and red, they w...
Nickel
Browning .30 Caliber Machine Gun Training Model
Located in New York, NY
A rare oversized cutaway training model of the iconic Browning model 1919 machine gun.
Aluminum, Steel
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