Model of 1919?

[444 Magnum]

I picked up this box of military unprimed rifle cases and have no idea what they are for.

The only thing I can find under Model 1919 is the Browning .30 cal machine gun. I wouldn't think machine gun ammo would come 20 rounds to a box and be labeled "gallery practice".

When I first saw it, I was thinking Pedersen device, but that is the Model 1918 and is a much smaller pistol sized cartridge.

DOM 1922. I looked through my Springfield 1903 book by Joe Poyer and didn't see anything. Anybody familiar with these?

 

[moralem]

They were meant for the 1903.

 

[Bastogne71]

This ammunition was designed for training by national guard units that lacked the range facilities for full power FMJ ammunition. With a 140 grain lead round nose bullet at 1100 fps it is suitable for indoor (gallery) or short range outdoor training.

 

[RM Vivas]

From:
The '03 Era When Smokeless Revolutionized US Riflery by Campbell

and

History Of Modern US Military Small Arms Ammunition Volume 1 Revised 1880-1939 by Hackley Woodin & Scranton


I'd buy that from you if you dont want it.

 

[444 Magnum]

Thanks guys. I had no idea the military did indoor shooting with the .30-06 or there was so much development for the cartridge.

I've got some gallery Winchester .22's that I try to find ammo and accessories to display with them, so I have an eye out for all things "gallery". I picked up this box and a box of .38's for the S&W target models that I also posted.

Thanks for the info.