wartimecollectables.com Posted May 27, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2012 I picked up a pretty standard McKeever cartridge pouch but what was inside intrigued me. These are 'steel' round with spring loaded mechanisms and cutaway view sides. Training? Is anyone familiar with them? Wartime Collectables Military AntiquesAndrew H. Lippsemail wartime@wartimecollectables.comOn the web at http://www.wartimecollectables.com Link to post Share on other sites
wartimecollectables.com Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted May 27, 2012 I can't find any markings. If you push the spring the center 'primer bar?' moves in and out. Wartime Collectables Military AntiquesAndrew H. Lippsemail wartime@wartimecollectables.comOn the web at http://www.wartimecollectables.com Link to post Share on other sites
wartimecollectables.com Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted May 27, 2012 If you push the spring the center 'primer bar?' moves in and out. Wartime Collectables Military AntiquesAndrew H. Lippsemail wartime@wartimecollectables.comOn the web at http://www.wartimecollectables.com Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted May 27, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 27, 2012 Those are for the M1903 Springfield that is barreled for .22 shorts. A training rifle, pre-WW1. The name of it escapes me right off. Link to post Share on other sites
hawkdriver Posted May 27, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 27, 2012 agree Visit my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/crustyw4scorner/ Link to post Share on other sites
wartimecollectables.com Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted May 27, 2012 Assume then that you put the .22 short into the cartridge for firing. Interestng! Any collector value? I found this link on line that talks about the rifle and shows a clip of these being loaded. http://www.rifleman.org.uk/HARC-MCRRS/Amer...ning_rifles.htm Wartime Collectables Military AntiquesAndrew H. Lippsemail wartime@wartimecollectables.comOn the web at http://www.wartimecollectables.com Link to post Share on other sites
dalbert Posted May 27, 2012 Share #7 Posted May 27, 2012 Those are Hoffer-Thompson cartridges. They do have some value. John T. Thompson, the namesake of the Thompson Submachine Gun was involved in their design during his career with Army Ordnance. David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com NRA Life MemberPast President, The American Thompson AssociationAmerican Society of Arms CollectorsOhio Gun Collectors AssociationCarbine ClubGarand Collectors Association International Ammunition AssociationContributing Writer, Small Arms Review MagazineCo-Author, "Thompson Manuals, Catalogs, & Other Paper Items" Collector GuideOne of the "Other Authors" of "The Ultimate Thompson Book," by Tracie L. HillEagle Scout, and Member of NESA Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie Posted May 28, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 28, 2012 Absolutely collectible. Most of the 1903's converted to .22 were changed back, however i'm not really sure why. Those that weren't changed are highly collectible making these cartridges collectible as well. This is a great find. Darby Link to post Share on other sites
Blair217 Posted May 28, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 28, 2012 The last few of the Hoffer-Thompson adaptors I have seen for sale were in the $75-125 price range.They are getting scarce. Link to post Share on other sites
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