WW2 H&R Reising M65 USMC Trainer

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WW2 H&R Reising M65 USMC Trainer

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These were the ONLY semi-auto 22lr trainers ever bought by the gov. They were issued ONLY to the USMC durring WW2 as a trainer for the Reising M50 and M55 machine-guns. These are very hard to find in this original condition. The knot in the fore stock gives you an idea of war time production as it would likely not have left the plant without a perfect stock otherwise. Very few found in better condition.... valued at $550 to $600

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Very cool! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I personally love all three versions.... and would take a civilian "leatherneck" 150 over a 10/22 and day of the week. These do not have your typical charging handle... they have a charging "plunger" under the forestock to simulate the Reising M50, M55, and M60 action. Its so damn neat and easy to operate it will make you giggle like a school girl.

Why take your rught hand away from the trigger?? One flick of your left index finger and its party time.

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Important note......

The original trainer is marked M65... if it says 150, 151, or 165 it is NOT a USMC trainer. If it says "leatherneck"... is is NOT tje trainer. These were also not marked US Property.. ALL rifles marked M65 are trainers.

Furthermore.... there is one other version marked M65 (MC-58). If you see one of these for under $2k..... I wanna know about it!
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:vcool: :vcool: :vcool: Very nice finds :thumbsup:
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That's a lot of good info. Digging these .22s. Great pics of some great examples. :Drool1: :thumbsup:
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Awesome, thank you for the pic's. I love the .22cal military trainer rifles
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Great pics. Wonderful info. I learned a little bit today. Thanks :Drool1: :Drool1:
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Nice
Things like this just make Collections Special :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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