Scarce semi-automatic version of the Reising submachine gun. The H&R Reising Model 60 semi-automatic carbine has a 18 inch round barrel, adjustable ramp rear sight and is fitted with a 20-round magazine. Smooth stock without finger grooves with sling swivels. The top of the receiver is marked "MODEL 60 -H&R REISING-CAL.45/HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO./WORCHESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT. PENDING" in three lines. The front of the magazine is marked "H&R REISING/MODEL 50 - CAL. 45 MAGAZINE" in two lines above the H&R name and address. Although nearly identical to the Reising submachine gun utilized by the Marine Corps during the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Reising Model 60 was not used by the military and was manufactured as a weapon for police and security guard use from 1944-46. With a "U.S.M.C." marked canvas sling. Provenance: Bruce Canfield collection.