(N) HIGHLY SOUGHT AND COLLECTIBLE HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 55 MACHINE GUN (CURIO &

Very scarce H&R Reising Model 55 machine gun as issued during World War II to American forces. Marked with manufacturer’s markings and “Model 55” on top of receiver with “P” proofmark, and softer struck “E” on the top of the barrel above the chamber. One original 12-round magazine is included with this lot. This gun has a slab-sided magazine house, which will accept both the 12 and the 20-round magazines. The Reising machine guns were issued as an alternative to the Thompson, when the Thompsons were in short supply. A number of Reising machine gun saw service in the Pacific and also in Italy during WWII. The compact folding loop version would have been intended for situations such as paratrooper or armored vehicle use. Firing from a closed bolt, the Reising is easier to hold on target than the Thompson when squeezing off the first shot. Electronic NFA registry indicates “UNKNOWN“ as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine, smooth gray original finish thinning to gray patina along top of receiver. Wood is extremely fine to near excellent with some light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. The Reising Model 55 is much more seldom encountered than is the full stock version Model 50, and is very much in demand with WWII Collectors. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-119. Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Model: Model 55 Serial Number: 66123