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LOT 3441
Harrington & Richardson Model 50 Reising Submachine Gun, Class
III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 92785, 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 “PH2” marked 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.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original parkerized finish, showing areas where the metal has been cleaned or
buffed to a gray patina, handling marks and minor edge wear. The stock is very good, with external cracking near the
charging handle slot and internal cracking behind the takedown screw, along with mild scuffs and dings. 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: 11,000 - 16,000
LOT 3440
U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully
Transferable Machine Gun with Accessories - Serial no. 309509, 45 ACP cal., 10 1/2 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut stock. Developed in 1942, the U.S. M1 Thompson was a streamlined version of the
classic Thompson SMG, intended to simplify the weapon and speed the manufacturing process. While frills were
trimmed, the M1 was still a classic “heavy metal” SMG, constructed from machined steel with fine hardwood
furniture. Blade front and fixed peep rear sights, with a straight forearm under the smooth barrel, ribbed pistol
grip and a fixed buttstock. The receiver is “GHD”, “crossed cannons” and “A.O.C.” marked, with a mixed number
(“245783”) and standard control markings on the trigger housing and “MR” on the left side of the stock near
the sling swivel. The bolt is the side-charging M1 design, sans oiler and Blish lock, with an articulated firing pin.
Included with the lot is a modern soft case, extra springs, and ten extra stick magazines.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 95% plus arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, showing some edge wear and handling marks. The wood components
are all very fine, with minor scratches and dings. 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: 16,000 - 25,000