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JamieM5halftrack

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Halftrack Thompson Box
« on: April 26, 2021, 02:01:35 PM »
Hi guys, I have an original Thompson box for a halftrack and was wondering how it fits? Is there a mounting bracket or does it fix straight to the armour? I’m planning on fitting it in my M5, I know it’s not right but I have it on the shelf without trying to source and international bracket.

mfrance

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2021, 02:16:47 PM »
The Thomson ammo box is held in by 2 L shaped brackets bolted to wall with flip catch on top to hold box in place

robbert

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2021, 07:19:45 AM »
Hello jamie

Do you have photos off the thompson box I have bought one too for my m14 project and can send you photos off the brackets.

JamieM5halftrack

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2021, 07:55:47 AM »
Hi Robbert,

I will get some pictures of the box tonight.

JamieM5halftrack

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2021, 10:33:17 AM »
Pictures of the Thompson box

JamieM5halftrack

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2021, 05:09:53 AM »
After a lot of moving the box around and trying to make it fit, I have come to the conclusion that it’s more hassle than it’s worth. How much do you think it is worth as it could potentially be for sale soon if I could find the correct bracket for an M5?

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2021, 01:38:25 PM »
How does the gun fit in the box with all the slots, or is it for the magazines for the gun?

JamieM5halftrack

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2021, 02:42:56 PM »
The gun sits in the 2 clamps on front of the box. The magazines fit inside the box.

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Re: Halftrack Thompson Box
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2021, 02:56:30 PM »
Jamie, if you decide to part with it, let me know as I reckon it will fit my M16 nicely.
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