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LOT 384
Harrington &
Richardson Model 50
Reising Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA
C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. S5566, 45 ACP
cal., 10 1/2 inch fluted bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. A closed-
bolt blowback-operated submachine gun, the Reising Model 50 saw action
with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific as a substitute for the M1
Thompson, though they found their best success as defensive
weapons for war-essential industries and as patrol carbines for
American police forces. Blade front and elevation adjustable peep rear sights, with a
flash hider/muzzle brake, cooling fins on the barrel, three-line Worcester address near
the ejection port, and three-position selector/safety on the right side. Smooth pistol grip stock
with a cocking lever on the underside and a lightly ribbed buttplate. Included with the lot is an extra magazine and spare parts.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 95% of the arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, showing mild spotting and handling marks. The
stock is fine, with some internal chipping, minor dings on the exterior, and some spotting on the buttplate. Mechanically
excellent. NOTE: This weapon is 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 479.
Estimate: 9,500 - 13,000
LOT 383
Fleming/Inland M2 Selective Fire Carbine, Class III/NFA Fully
Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories - Serial no. 5514659, 30 Carbine cal., 18
inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Originally manufactured by Inland as an M1
semi-automatic carbine, this item was upgraded to selective fire operation by Fleming Firearms via installation of a set
of M2 conversion components. Blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with a “44” dated Inland barrel, type II barrel
band, round “AI” bolt, milled Inland M2 trigger housing, unmarked hammer and sear, “7161837” sear bar, unmarked
operating rod, transfer bar and selector switch, “SS” safety and “HI” magazine catch. The Fleming address has been
added to the underside of the receiver, with a “2” struck over the original “1” on the receiver ring and standard heel
markings. Fitted with a low wood stock with two-rivet handguard, “*U*” mark on the left side, “crossed
cannons” on the right, “IO” in the sling cut, a green nylon sling and a steel buttplate. Included with the
grouping are four extra magazines and a “G.&R. CO./1943” marked magazine pouch.
CONDITION: Fine as upgraded to full automatic, showing 80% arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, with
some areas of gray patina, bright edge wear, and minor spotting and handling marks overall. The stock is
fair as repaired, with brass pin reinforcement around the trigger housing pocket, and a number of scuffs
and dents. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable
Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under
the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000