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Lot 1532: Harrington & Richardson Reising Model 50 Submachine Gun

Early World War II Era Harrington & Richardson Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered Model 50 Submachine Gun Serial Number "688"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Lot 1532: Harrington & Richardson Reising Model 50 Submachine Gun

Early World War II Era Harrington & Richardson Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered Model 50 Submachine Gun Serial Number "688"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Early World War II Era Harrington & Richardson Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered Model 50 Submachine Gun Serial Number "688"

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Reising model 50
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 11 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3870
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 368
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a beautiful example of a very early all blued, three digit serial number Harrington & Richardson, Reising Model 50 submachine gun. It is a blow-back operated SMG that was used for a short time by the USMC in WWII as a war expedient substitute for the Thompson submachine gun. The big advantage was they were faster and much cheaper to produced as well as shorter and lighter. Approximately 100,000 produced through WWII. The receiver is marked "MODEL 50- H.&R. REISING-CAL. 45/HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO./WORCHESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT. PENDING", with serial number "688" towards the rear of the receiver. The right side of the receiver has the three position (SAFE/S.A./F.A.) selector switch and it is fitted with a stamped sheet metal adjustable rear sight with blade front sight. The barrel has the cooling fins in the middle like the early and the muzzle is fitted with a unique compensator/muzzle break. It is fitted with a one-piece walnut stock. The cocking lever is found on the underside of the forend. This lot comes with one original Reising Model 50 20 round magazine.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finish overall with only some minor edge and high spot wear with spotting on the muzzle break/flash hider. The walnut stock is in also excellent condition showing only minor handling marks. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



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