philasteen Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/06/5c/92/05_1.JPG http://i22.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/80/ag/4f_1.JPG Auction Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1921A Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3BigDaddy Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 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? http://i24.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/88/d3/64_1.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACARLG Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 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. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondAmend Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Thompsons are still hideously expensive weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromFL Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 If you are crafty that inside should clean up just fine. Excellent lettering on the lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromFL Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 The web site needs to be modified so we can order on line. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFalGuy Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 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. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leid Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 The British refered to it as a Thompson Gun "Lorry Box". Carey http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/leid/BritishTSMGLorryBox.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leid Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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