What is this mag for???

[mudsharkangler]

Hello. I just came across this in a US vets stuff. It has what look like a stylized "eagles head" with a x31 under it on one side and the same eagles head with an x32 on the other side (pictured, kinda blurry, sorry). the top has a cover that slides right off...and the follower/spring will come out. Obviously, this looks like it fits on the rifle and not easy to remove, more like a part of the rifle....but which one? It is very heavy and well made.


Thanks.


Brian

[herd118]

Interesting item. These are supposed to be 25 round magazines for the Springfield M1903 "Air Service" rifle. They are kinda rare.

http://pinoyhistory.proboards.com/in...lay&thread=893

http://www.hayesotoupalik.com/Firear...%20Related.htm

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=455596

[mudsharkangler]

Thanks. Makes sense now, the gentleman had a bunch of 1903 parts also.

thanks..