What Can You Tell Me About This WWII Magazine?

Joshua M. Smith · 06-29-2008, 05:19 PM

Hello,

This is a WWII era training magazine.

It was made under contract by M. S. Little Co.

It's filled with lead, meant to be a training aid. The problem is that I have no idea whether this was done after it was released to the civilian market.

I want to list it on Gunbroker, but I also want to be honest about its origins. The bluing and the fact that it doesn't show any heat signs makes me think it was probably done by the military, or even at the factory. This is not definitive though.

Anyone have any idea?

Thanks,

Josh <><

Joshua M. Smith · 06-29-2008, 05:59 PM

gandog56 · 06-29-2008, 11:39 PM

M. S. Little Co. of Hartford, Conn. Can be identified by a small letter L stamped on the top of the floorplate tab. The bottom of the floorplate on *some* of these also have a faint marking "C-L", which would indicate that they were made for Colt by Little.

World War II magazines:

Unmarked, Colt.
M.S. Little Co. "L" on top of base.
M.S. Little Co. "L" on top of base, C-L on the bottom, subcontract for Colt.

06-29-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	What Can You Tell Me About This WWII Magazine? Hello, This is a WWII era training magazine. It was made under contract by M. S. Little Co. It's filled with lead, meant to be a training aid. The problem is that I have no idea whether this was done after it was released to the civilian market. I want to list it on Gunbroker, but I also want to be honest about its origins. The bluing and the fact that it doesn't show any heat signs makes me think it was probably done by the military, or even at the factory. This is not definitive though. Anyone have any idea? Thanks, Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

06-29-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	__________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

06-29-2008, 11:39 PM	#3
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,337	M. S. Little Co. of Hartford, Conn. Can be identified by a small letter L stamped on the top of the floorplate tab. The bottom of the floorplate on some of these also have a faint marking "C-L", which would indicate that they were made for Colt by Little. World War II magazines: Unmarked, Colt. M.S. Little Co. "L" on top of base. M.S. Little Co. "L" on top of base, C-L on the bottom, subcontract for Colt. Last edited by gandog56; 06-29-2008 at 11:41 PM.