H & R "Reising" Mod.65

Something entirely out of my realm of expertise! I got my hands on what I assume is a .22 U.S. training rifle for the Reising machine gun. A google search gave me some information, but I'd appreciate it if any of you folks could give me some solid information about it and an idea as to value. Oddly, the sling is stitched to the swivels and though that doesn't make sense to me, it was professionally done. Overall condition on the rifle is excellent, meaning no dents or dings on the stock, good bore, no rust, and from what I can tell, no broken parts. From what I saw on google, it looks to be factory correct. I've never seen one in all my years and all the gun shows I've been to, but to be fair, I've never looked for one. As I said, any input would be most appreciated. Is this a rare bird? [ATTACH]Attachment 68641[/ATTACH]
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While I don't have any information, I will compliment the fine looking rifle, that is a curious piece for certain.

As the Marines expanded in WW2 , they aquired Reising SMGs because the Army was getting all the Thompsons . The need for some .22 trainers to help in the expanded training led to H&R offering the M65 . It is actually a Garand trainer as noted by the 8 round hole marker in the 10 round magazine . Appx . 5,000 were produced for the USMC . At the end of that production , the DSC gave the blessing to continued production to full fill any of their needs . This went on till appx # 10,000 , when a design change to produce a better target gun was made . This was right at the end of the war , and continued till the end of M65 production shortly thereafter .
Chris

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Originally Posted by emmagee1917

As the Marines expanded in WW2 , they aquired Reising SMGs because the Army was getting all the Thompsons . The need for some .22 trainers to help in the expanded training led to H&R offering the M65 . It is actually a Garand trainer as noted by the 8 round hole marker in the 10 round magazine . Appx . 5,000 were produced for the USMC . At the end of that production , the DSC gave the blessing to continued production to full fill any of their needs . This went on till appx # 10,000 , when a design change to produce a better target gun was made . This was right at the end of the war , and continued till the end of M65 production shortly thereafter .
Chris

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Thank you Chris. I've garnered some information on Google, but I can't get a handle on value. Prices seem to vary from $300. to $1000. (USD). It makes more sense to me as a Garand trainer, given the sighting system configuration.

Is it correct to judge that this rifle is cocked by reaching up into the forestock hole like a Reising?

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Originally Posted by Sentryduty

Is it correct to judge that this rifle is cocked by reaching up into the forestock hole like a Reising?

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You nailed it!