full auto 45 Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Anything in particular I should be looking at? Of course any obvious markings. While I have seen a few and shot a few, I am asking the pros on any tips. He said he has 3 original mags. What is a reasonable price I should offer? Pics and more info to follow after I check it out.Thanks kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda350xatc Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I just recently purchased a Reising M50 and I paid $5500 with 1 20 round and 1 30 round christy mag. Mine also came with 2 extra bolts and an extra firing pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Mike, If you have any questions while you're looking at it, text me, or give me a call. I'll be out of pocket during two of my daughters' ballet recital from about 12:30-2pm ET, but can help any other time. The 20 round magazines are worth at least $100 each, and are getting hard to find. A WWII era Reising will have a 14 ring barrel, and have a serial number without any kind of letter prefix. It will probably be in the 15,000 to 120,000 serial number range, IIRC. Check the compensator for blown out baffles...It will be obvious if it has that issue. Just about anything $5500 or under, and it's a good deal. Ruben has a large selection available at $6495. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks David and Honda. I will try to get some photos when I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Militaria CII Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 If you are entertaining purchasing a Reising, e-mail me. Bmg17a1@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I think I'm biting the bullet and going for it. It is in very good shape and it's less than a mile from my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 A few shots of the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda350xatc Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 The gun looks to be in good original condition. The magazines have a little rust but if you know someone that cerakotes it will make them look brand new again. I had to do that with 1 of my mags and it came out amazing. Just an idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I think I'm biting the bullet and going for it. It is in very good shape and it's less than a mile from my house. Mike, did you go ahead and buy the Reising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Yes I did. I just completed my form 4 today. Now for the mug shot and fingerprints. Or should I hold off for a couple weeks and not have to have the CLEO sign the form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprat Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 I would not refinish the mags take some brass/bronze wool from brownells and your favorite oil take the rust down the wool will not harm the surrounding bluing and just keep well oiled not use steel wool? hard to tell but the reciever/barrel marking look military P & dot is there another letter also besides the P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 There is no pitting on the mags. They are smooth and have an equal patine on all four mags. I will hit them with a 0000 steel wool and oil them good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprat Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 do not know why your refuse to take valid advice , but heck there your mags right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 How will 0000 steel wool damage parkerized mags? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Ron,The steel wool won't damage the mag but it will be harsher on whatever park is left.A penny is another tool that I use on rust spots. Nothing can remove rust because rust is missing steel, but it makes the rusted area feel a little smoother and somewhat less noticeable. Use it on blue finish also.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Jim, I know this is the often repeated advice, but I question the logic behind it. Certainly I would not take steel wool to a mint condition item that has a high degree of finish left on it as it will remove some finish. The amount removed is dependent on time and pressure used in rubbing (I am only speaking of 0000 grade). For years I have used this with a penny to remove the thick rust. I prefer pre 76 pennies as they are full copper. The penny leaves copper on the gun that then has to be rubbed off with something. I checked Mobray's 331+ Tips for Gun Collectors (a great book by the way). Their take was to start with a wood or plastic point and oil and work your way up to steel wool. They comment avoiding using different metals for risk of corrosion due to dissimilar metal contact (a valid point depending on the combination of metals used). Relative the these Reising mags, I view you are doing the piece more justice by getting the rust under control and using them than worrying about removing a couple of microns of phosphate. Of course this is highly dependent on the operator more than the tool. Gentler pressure and as limited time as needed to remove the roughness are all that are recommended. I've used bronze wool before and have this in my arsenal, however I have noticed the same issue with material left behind (like the penny). Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n64atlas Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 OOO or OOOO steel wool should be used with light oil applied to the wool. This is how the y "Card" newly rust blued firearms. Brass wool works wellalso. I've cleaned up active rust for decades using Steel wool and oil. Unless the metal is pitted, they look new. I just cleaned up a 20 gauge model 12Winchester for a guy a couple of weeks ago. It removed the surface rust and the bluing looks great. There was a bit of pitting and there isn't much thatcan be done for that. You don't want to use the wool dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprat Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 when carding with rust blue it is best to use a coarse cloth and brass wool, if one has done extensive rust bluing you would know this. it may take numerous attempt to get the proper finish one desires, but steel wool only removes what you just put on. while coarse cloth or bronze/brass wool does not remove the coating just the excess. steel wool digs in to the finish. as noted bronze/brass wool can leave a copperish residue. this will come off with oil and rag next I will read its ok to use a brillo pad again use what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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