Designed for use on small ranges, the Hoffer-Thompson is equipped with a 22 caliber bore and a chamber sized for a 22 Short cartridge adaptor (five included). The adaptors would be loaded, chambered and ejected like 30-06 rounds, giving the Gallery Rifle the same manual of arms as the issue-model Springfield. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights graduated to "27", with a "SA/ordnance bomb/6-15" dated barrel, "22" on top of the rear receiver bridge, and an unmarked bolt handle. The bottom of the triggerguard is lightly marked "ordnance bomb/ N.R.A.". Smooth straight wrist stock, with "H" stamped on the bayonet lug, "J.S.A." cartouche on the left side of the wrist (no "P" on bottom, which is correct), and a fully checkered trapdoor buttplate. The adaptors are unmarked and finished full blue. With a cleaning/ejector rod for the adaptors and a 5-round brass stripper clip.

Fine, with 50% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina and scattered light handling marks and spotting. The reoiled stock is very good, with some mild dings and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.