Thompsonlover Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Guys what do you think of this finish. i believe its the original parkerizing. It looks to have been taken without flash making it appear darker. Edited July 28, 2019 by Thompsonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ron_brock Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Looks original but hard to say for sure due to quality of photos. I believe it is lighter than shown but as you blow up the photos they loose all resolution. Look like iPhone photos. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Looks like original finish to me. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys! Yes they are iphone photos. I believe it is the original finish too. My brother was armorer during the Vietnam War and he reparked many GI weapons. He also believes its the original finish. Edited July 29, 2019 by Thompsonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 get a few pics outdoors...finish looks extremely good, so be cautious...score if it is original my pics are iphone...they look great to me...tell him to turn the lights on!!! not take pics in a dark room to hide flaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 My vote would be refinished. "CAL" looks like it has hit the bead blaster a bit hard. The sight screw is missing and it looks like new in that area. Of course it looks much darker than it should. There are other subtle indicators I see as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted July 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) My vote would be refinished. "CAL" looks like it has hit the bead blaster a bit hard. The sight screw is missing and it looks like new in that area. Of course it looks much darker than it should. There are other subtle indicators I see as well. Now you have me doubting its originality. I did notice the "CAL" being almost gone. Looking at the picture closely I also noticed where the finish is scuffed near the manufactures markings it appears that the parkerizing is lighter in color. I didn't notice the sight screw being missing. Also the screws attaching the trigger guard are a different color. This may be attributed to a different subcontractor supplying them??? Reising started parking their guns in September 1942. The serial number on the gun is 54418 out of 73601 (1942) so it may be within the correct time frame for factory parkerizing. Not sure what to do now?? What other subtle indicators do you see? Much thanks for your imput. Edited July 29, 2019 by Thompsonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 get new pics in the sunlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted July 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 The gun has sold and the search continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_san Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Mine is as nice. $6500 from Ruben. Dont pay $7,900. $6500 is over priced enough Sit back and wait. Offer $6,000 on it? $7900 is insane.He's known to discount his listing price a little if you negotiate but it did sell fairly quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnanceguy Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 My advice would be to keep looking for the right gun and not be too concerned with the price. Money comes and goes but having a correct, original and well functioning Reising is something you will be happy about for years to come. I have owned my Model 50 for about 9 years. It is WW2 USGI and looks and runs like a champ. Never had an issue with it. I have heard all the stories and read all the posts about complaints of malfunctions, parts breakage, "The Marines dumped them all into the Matanikau River...", blah blah blah, and wonder what the fuss is all about. I have not had a moment of regret on the decision to buy my Reising. Go for it. You will be glad you did. Regards,Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) Thanks Charlie! I am still actively looking and I'm sure one will turn up soon. I have seen a bunch of nice ones for sale over the past few years and now that I want one the military ones have dried up for the time being. I found a cool blued one that if I was in the market for one, I would grab it up. It was owned by two agencies. First the police and the the department of natural resources in my state of Florida. At $5150 its a bargain. A friend of mine also has one and I'm going over to his house on Tuesday to check it out. I also have another lead on one in Virginia. Edited August 4, 2019 by Thompsonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Well, I found and bought a nice one. It was manufactured in 1943 (late production around 1K before production stopped) and has most of all the military features I was looking for. The only thing missing from my list was the finger grooves in the stock. The only downside is a light PD marking etched on the top of the receiver. Its light and doesn't bother me too much. I picked it up for $5K which I think is a bargain for one with military features. My form 4 will be sent in at the end of this week and then the fun waiting time begins. The gun comes with one mag and he has an additional 5 for $1K. I turned down the mags for right now. I know they are tough to come by. Edited September 17, 2019 by Thompsonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) If the four mags on the right in the picture are Christie 30 rounders JUMP on them at that price. Nice gun BTW Edited September 17, 2019 by StrangeRanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Thanks! The mags are original 20 round Reisings!! Edited September 17, 2019 by Thompsonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Never mind. (With homage to the late Ms. Radner)The angle in the photo made them look longer.FWIW there are some home-brewed 25 rounders out there made by modifying TSMG XXXs and there are some NIB 30 rounders from Keystone. The former are dependent on the care taken in the modification and the latter may need some lip adjustment. The Christie mags are the gold standard. They work flawlessly first time, every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Wow $200 per mag is a new high price point for me, regardless if original GI or Christie mags Congrats on the Reising and welcome to the club!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Did you offer $500.00 for the 5 mags, if not give it a shot.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Wow $200 per mag is a new high price point for me, regardless if original GI or Christie mags Congrats on the Reising and welcome to the club!! RonThanks Ron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Did you offer $500.00 for the 5 mags, if not give it a shot.Jim CJim he's firm on his price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Make the offer anyway. Something might change in his life that would require $500. Tell him the offer remains open until you find other mags at a better price.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 IIRC market is $125-ish certainly not $200. If the pouch is part of the deal and if it's an original USMC marked Reising (not TSMG) pouch then maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 A friend seem to think the sling and mag pouch are repro's. What do you guys think of this: Reising action bar $150 each (2 available)Reising 20 round Magazine $130 each (3 available) all bluedReising 12 round Magazilne $115 each (5 available)1-Park'd no markings1-Park'd NE-7 marking1-Park'd NE-5 marking1-Blued NE-7 marking1-Blued NE-9 markingAll prices are shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Im not sure on the action bar, only because I have not looked. Mag prices are consistent with what I have sold them for on Gunbroker Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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