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, Mar 16 2006 08:09 PM
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Posted 16 March 2006 - 10:31 PM
British WW II issue from North African desert war. Looks like it's missing the pad from bottom of case.
I believe the one I have has a pad in the top and bottom.
I believe the one I have has a pad in the top and bottom.
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 12:56 AM
| QUOTE (1921A @ Mar 16 2006, 10:31 PM) |
| British WW II issue from North African desert war. Looks like it's missing the pad from bottom of case. I believe the one I have has a pad in the top and bottom. |
Like this one perhaps?
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 07:04 AM
Do the mags just insert on the sides, with none stored in the middle of the box? If that is the case, it doesn't seem to be a very efficient used of space.
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 06:53 PM
| QUOTE (Sgt @ Mar 17 2006, 07:04 AM) |
| Do the mags just insert on the sides, with none stored in the middle of the box? If that is the case, it doesn't seem to be a very efficient used of space. |
If this is an issue item for the British 1928, remember that they where hideously expensive weapons at that time. As a reference point, the magazine for a Bren gun (which was built with the same production quality as the Thompson) cost the equivalent of 1/2 of a week's wages for an average shop worker.
Also, look closely and use your imagination - with all of the slots fitted with loaded 20 round magazines, there's just enough room to get your fist into the center of them.
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 08:04 PM
Thompsons are still hideously expensive weapons.
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 08:10 PM
If you are crafty that inside should clean up just fine.
Excellent lettering on the lid.
Excellent lettering on the lid.
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 08:12 PM
The web site needs to be modified so we can order on line. 
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Posted 18 March 2006 - 01:37 AM
I would like to have one of those or even a reproduction that would hold 30rd mags- be a nice way to keep track of them as right now I have them everywhere.
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Posted 19 March 2006 - 04:06 PM
The British refered to it as a Thompson Gun "Lorry Box".
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Posted 19 March 2006 - 04:13 PM
carey put some rubber in there,you don't want to mark up all those nice mag's you got from me!
unless thats another batch...nice pic nice case..ready for the field..take care,ron
unless thats another batch...nice pic nice case..ready for the field..take care,ron
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Posted 20 March 2006 - 02:31 PM
Hi Ron,
Have no fear. The Lorry box mags are shooter quality pat. dated mags I picked up just for this display. The original greased felt material is on the bottom and the top just like it should be.
You take care,
Carey
Have no fear. The Lorry box mags are shooter quality pat. dated mags I picked up just for this display. The original greased felt material is on the bottom and the top just like it should be.
You take care,
Carey
