^Lot 1002 FULLY TRANSFERABLE H&R REISING MODEL 50 SMG.

Cal 45 ACP. S# 6174. Bbl 13 1/2" with cooling fins and muzzle brake. In a search for another compact SMG as things were heating up in Europe in 1939, Eugene Reising went to work designing what we would eventually know as the Reising Model 50. He received a patent on his compact, closed bolt carbine, chambered in .45ACP in June of 1940, and entered into a manufacturing contract with Harrington & Richardson to facilitate production. It didn’t have many competitors, as the only similar firearm was the Thompson SMG, but the Reising Model 50 was extremely accurate since it fired from a closed bolt. After submission for testing with the US Army, it was not immediately accepted since its same closed bolt mechanism that provided superior accuracy had a tendency to malfunction when not cleaned and maintained regularly. Since the Thompson SMG faced a shortage, the United States Marine Corps adopted the Reising Model 50 with cooling fins, a muzzle device to assist with recoil and with select-fire capability. They then requested a modified version for the “Para Marines” that utilized a folding wire stock in a pistol grip design, and without the muzzle device. It was known as the Reising Model 55 and shared by the Tank crews. This example has a three line Worcester MA address on the top of receiver. Dove tailed blade front sight. Elevation adjustable peep rear sight. Three position selector located on right side of receiver. Smooth walnut stock with under belly cocking lever and flat steel buttplate with serrated edges. CONDITION: Overall very fine reblued metal finish with some buffing of the address and scattered light handling marks. Lightly sanded stock with some scattered scratches and dings and a small check crack at the buttplate. Lightly frosted bore with some mild rifling wear. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (03-1958/ZAL/VK). CURIO. CLASS III. $7,000-9,000.