GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
DESIREABLE H & R REISING MODEL 55 FOLDING STOCK MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC) HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING M 55 66123 .45 ACP MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. .45 acp. 10 1/2 bbl. Straightforward fine original Reising folding stock model 55 with typical H & R markings on top of receiver, and also an orig 20 rnd magazine. Magazine marked "H & R-REISING, M 50 - CAL. 45 MAGAZINE. Also included is a reproduction tan sling. Large deeply stamped "P" proofmark on bbl with a smaller more lightly engraved "E" just to right of the "P" on bbl. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. Folding wire shoulder loop properly deploys and snaps into place. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 85% of its smooth gray-blue finish remaining with some areas of cleaned pitting on top of bbl, left side of receiver, and left side of magazine housing where finish has been scraped thin with some brown surface corrosion remaining. Magazine is a deep lustrous blue finish and extremely fine. Wood is fine with some light dings and handling marks. Shoulder loop extremely fine and serviceable. Web sling near excellent condition. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. The Reising, although not as popular with troops as the Thompson, fires from a closed bolt generally making for a higher potential of an accurate first shot. 49651-1 JWK45 (8,000-15,000)