REISING H&R .22 Rifles

[GBERG11]

Hello all. I'm new to this site and thought I give it a try. To be straight I am associated with the heirs of Gene Reising's estate. I have been, in my limited spare time, doing research on many of his prototypes. He has contributed more than most would suspect to the firearms industry. I am focusing this discussion on .22 H&R's. I am looking for information about prototypes or any unique items and am interested in any information anyone may have. As always I am willing to share.

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[emmagee1917]

Yes , I would like to know if you have any info on this modification . I believe it was done in the Marine's own facilities , but maybe they corresponded about it.
Pics of the Reising M65 USMC
Thanks for any help.
Chris

[Sonny B]

Attachment 31048Attachment 31049Attachment 31050Hello GBERG11, I'm hoping you can tell me how I might find info about my Reising .22 Auto Pistol / Rifle. Its obviously a Reising Semi-Auto .22 Pistol, but in a very unusual configuration. It has a 20" rifle barrel, and a shoulder stock is attached at the rear of the grip. I've never seen or heard of anything like it before. I think it might be a Prototype, because, except for the four digit serial number, there are absolutely no other identifying stamps, markings or anything else anywhere on this firearm. How can I find out whether it actually is a Prototype? Everything works fine. Thanks for any help.

Sonny B., USN, Retired

[GBERG11]

Sonny B,
Cool example of something. I have no info about such a prototype. I have three other prototypes and two are marked with an X prefixed serial number. See attached pic. The third is the original prototype for the standard pistol. See attached pic. We have a few prototypes were Reising would use parts from other manufactures so it’s not unusual for him to build something like this. I can tell you it’s a Hartford Address gun because of where the serial number is located. No way of yet saying if Reising built it or a creative enthusiast.
I have seen ounce a pistol with a much longer than standard barrel. I would like to hear from someone who has one.
Glen

[Sonny B]

Glen, Thanks for your comments. The pistol in your photo appears to be a much earlier example than mine. Are your "Prototypes" stamped with the Reising name or address? I would be interested in knowing the approximate date of mfg of yours, as well as mine. I've always guestimated mine at around 1920 (?). I've read that H & R became involved at some point, so I wonder if mine would be more of an "H & R" than a "Reising"? I hope that you receive many more responses to your Thread. I wish you luck with finding the info you are seeking. I will be watching closely, in hopes of learning more about my firearm. Have a great week.

Sonny B.