dalbert Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 levallois, Frank Iannamico recently found his printout of a database of 187 Reisings he put together when writing his Reising book in the late 90's. The data had been lost from his computer, but he scanned and forwarded me copies of the printout that he found. No doubt there will be a few duplicates, but it appears we can work together to increase the Reising database significantly. David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rader Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 jhm from rader, Ok, got it now . pins no. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prez1981 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Model 60 SN491 has a 14 fin barrel-blued finish throughout. Any other Model 60's observed with 14 fin barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I am a Kiwi, new to this forum and have been an enthusiastic MG collector for the past 30 years. I have a folding stock Model 55 which is ex Guadalcanal and in very good to excellent condition. Quite a few M55's were bought back from the Islands by our troops who were fighting alongside the US Marines. They found that they fitted neatly into a kitbag and a lot wound up being used for pig hunting after the war! I have seen a half dozen over the years that have been so used and they were all 'rough as guts' but still operable. Tidy examples like mine are scarce. Details as follows: #51304, marked Model 55, P s on barrel, safety with upturned ends, knurled takedown nut, 14 fin barrel without comp, adjustable front sight, blued finish, bottom mounted swivels, 20 rd mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNGUY45 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hello Woodsy, Welcome to the forum. Could you please post some photos of your old warhorse? I'd love to see what it looks like. The only combat used 55 I've ever seen is in the National Museum of the Marine Corps, in DC. P.S. If you post photos start a new thread, to keep it tidy. Again, Welcome, Pete A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS9091 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Model 60 SN491 has a 14 fin barrel-blued finish throughout. Any other Model 60's observed with 14 fin barrels? My SN187 has a 27/28 fin barrel See photo in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levallois Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Model 60 SN491 has a 14 fin barrel-blued finish throughout. Any other Model 60's observed with 14 fin barrels? We have one in the DB - #287 that has a 14 fin barrel. Most are smooth. If you give me more info (see the first post in this thread) then I'll enter yours too. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levallois Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I am a Kiwi, new to this forum and have been an enthusiastic MG collector for the past 30 years. I have a folding stock Model 55 which is ex Guadalcanal and in very good to excellent condition. Quite a few M55's were bought back from the Islands by our troops who were fighting alongside the US Marines. They found that they fitted neatly into a kitbag and a lot wound up being used for pig hunting after the war! I have seen a half dozen over the years that have been so used and they were all 'rough as guts' but still operable. Tidy examples like mine are scarce. Details as follows: #51304, marked Model 55, P s on barrel, safety with upturned ends, knurled takedown nut, 14 fin barrel without comp, adjustable front sight, blued finish, bottom mounted swivels, 20 rd mag. Thanks! I'll put it in the DB. Could you please let me know if it has finger grooves or cross pins in the stock. I think we'd all love to see a photo or five of your Model 55! As an aside, I find it curious that these weren't stout enough for fighting in the Pacific but they are good enough for pig hunting, which isn't exactly easy on equipment either. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I am a Kiwi, new to this forum and have been an enthusiastic MG collector for the past 30 years. I have a folding stock Model 55 which is ex Guadalcanal and in very good to excellent condition. Quite a few M55's were bought back from the Islands by our troops who were fighting alongside the US Marines. They found that they fitted neatly into a kitbag and a lot wound up being used for pig hunting after the war! I have seen a half dozen over the years that have been so used and they were all 'rough as guts' but still operable. Tidy examples like mine are scarce. Details as follows: #51304, marked Model 55, P s on barrel, safety with upturned ends, knurled takedown nut, 14 fin barrel without comp, adjustable front sight, blued finish, bottom mounted swivels, 20 rd mag. Thanks! I'll put it in the DB. Could you please let me know if it has finger grooves or cross pins in the stock. I think we'd all love to see a photo or five of your Model 55! As an aside, I find it curious that these weren't stout enough for fighting in the Pacific but they are good enough for pig hunting, which isn't exactly easy on equipment either. John Hi John. It has no finger grooves but it does have two factory-fitted screws through the stock which are visible in the photos I posted. Pig hunting is hard on gear, dogs, and hunters! As a gunsmith I get to see the results of some hard hunts quite often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprat Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I am a new member to the reising club, I am member here on the thompson side I just rebuilt a M-60 the stock was beat up and cracked, so I replaced it with a orignal one I had, that is the same style. I needed to replace the bolt and selector, mag release and springs, finish is about 60% and bore is excellent serial number - 48x general type - military marked barrel & receiver blued proof marks - P & S on barrel top of barrel, punched mark safety switch- replaced with same style upturned original was blued replacement is parkerized Cross pins- none finger grooves- none knurled take down - no barrel type- 14 blued swivels - side mounted trigger guard- 2 screw blued adjustible screw front sights- yes mag well is - 20 round reloading now for the next range trip I am posting a picture, I used a knurled screw for this picture but i have since replaced it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmandan Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have Reising Model 50 ser# 830 Commercial model Blue finish Down turned safety ends No proof marks No sling swivels, pins, or grooves in stock Non adjustable front sight 2 screw trigger guard small non knurled take down screw 20 round mag well with big pin mag retainer and grooved release lever 14 fin barrel ( I believe barrel has been replaced.) Address read from right (ejection) side Gun is in excellent condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have Reising Model 50 ser# 830 Commercial model Blue finish Down turned safety ends No proof marks No sling swivels, pins, or grooves in stock Non adjustable front sight 2 screw trigger guard small non knurled take down screw 20 round mag well with big pin mag retainer and grooved release lever 14 fin barrel ( I believe barrel has been replaced.) Address read from right (ejection) side Gun is in excellent condition carmandan, It would be great to see pictures of your Model 50, serial number 830. David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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