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Michael, tell us more about that rifle. My son is wanting a .22 Hornet on a M2 .22 or shortened '03. Is such a rifle possible today?

I dunno who could do Springfield Hornet conversions today. In the old days the 1922M1 was easier to convert than the M2. Sedgely shortened some 03s and made them in both Hornet and Bee. They are true rarities. The Hornet M1s are "scarce", not "rare", but still bring big money. A number were made by G&H and these are truly elegant rifles.

I did that mock-up about twelve or more years ago when I got my first copy of PhotoShop. I understand that one of these was being made but have not talked to the gunsmith or the owner for a couple years about it. I'll ask and report back.

This would be a very labor intensive and expensive job.

In all my years of looking I have only seen two (2) shortened Sedgley .22-Hornets. As a matter of fact the man who is having the cut down 1922 made has one.

Hi Michael,

Can you tell me if either the Sedgley or G&H .22 Hornet conversion were single-shot only, or if a magazine was fitted?

thanks

I had 2 hornet conversions by G&H and both were magazine fed.

All that I have seen by Sedgley or G&H have been repeaters.

This is my 1922 converted by G&H to .22-3000 Lovell and it has a nicely made magazine.


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Is there any receiver difference between the M1922M1 and M2? I thought the only differences were in the bottom metal/magazine and bolt.

Michael,
Did I ask you if you needed any brass? I have some G&H 22-3000 that I believe is R2 Lovell now.
Butch

Butch,
Thanks, I have some G&H but getting old for high-speed loads. I have some of the new Jamison now loaded but have not had time to play with it yet.

Still headed North in July?

Jim,

Looks like it might be the same maker as our rifles. Different grip bottom but the rest looks like his work.

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Springfield-1903-A1-Custom-30-06-caliber-.cfm?gun_id=100126265