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. 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/8-12" marked barrel. The top of the receiver bridge and bayonet lug are both stamped "22". The slanted bolt handle is unmarked. Smooth straight wrist stock, with "H" stamped on the bayonet lug, "J.F.C." cartouche on the left side of the wrist (no circle "P", as is correct), and a fully checkered trapdoor buttplate. The rifle includes 21 Hoffer-Thompson cartridge adaptors and four stripper clips.

Exceptionally fine. 90% plus crisp original blue finish remains with some visible oxidation and minor pitting on the barrel and bayonet lug, mild flaking and brown patina on the receiver, and a mottled brown/gray patina on the bolt body and handle. The markings are clear and extremely well-defined. The stock is also excellent with a sharp inspection cartouche, some small scattered dings, and a mottled dark patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. The cartridge adapters are all very fine to excellent. If you wanted to own a 1903 Hoffer-Thompson for your collection, here it is!