Well, time ago someone developed a USB adapter to (gameporte) Microsoft 3D PRO(1st MS joystick) that work to with (gameporte) Microsoft Force Feedback PRO.
But, only FF effect achieved is return do center force, so the stick work like a normal one.
Dont know if is sold assembled.
Related threads:
http://grendel.koolbear.com/3dpro.htm
http://www.descentbb.net/viewtopic.php?t=7090
http://www.descentforum.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2898
Here scheme and firmware to DIY one.
http://www.sukhoi.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=52842
Sokol1