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    USMC Reising Mod 65

    Is there any way, such as SN range, to distinguish a USMC rifle from a civilian?

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    Batha's book on US Martial 22rf rifles says the WWII contract was an estimated
    6000 rifles. From what I've seen, the USMC rifles are parkerized. I'm not sure of the civilian rifles, thought the 165's are blue.

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    On another forum it is stated that upto 17,000 serial number could be a Military version. There are no records of Military rifles serial numbers. If you go on ebay there is always copies of 1945 H&R catologs for sale that shows what looks like Military model for sale. Must be over runs. Who knows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MK111 View Post
    On another forum it is stated that upto 17,000 serial number could be a Military version. There are no records of Military rifles serial numbers. If you go on ebay there is always copies of 1945 H&R catologs for sale that shows what looks like Military model for sale. Must be over runs. Who knows.
    The MC58 Model 65 Modified were from 6000 to 9000 approximately.
    Thomas Batha's book describes with as much detail as you'll find anywhere
    on the 22 Trainers in one book. It's my belief that there were many rifles
    assembled from surplus parts overruns from both contracts. The differences
    between the two would be the Stock and the Safety, the MC 58 has the M14icon
    type safety whereas the M65 was on the right side next to the Receiver and
    the wood was relieved for it. It is truly a must have for anyone who collects
    M1/M14 types. The MC58 is Property Marked on the Barrel and Receiver.

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