This video showcases the classic Reising M50 machine gun, a firearm designed in the late 1930s and likely manufactured around 1940, making it over 80 years old. The description highlights its historical significance and recommends the book "The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Raising" by David Albert for further information. An Amazon link to the book is provided.
This video explores the Reising M50 submachine gun, a .45 ACP firearm developed by Eugene Reising and produced by Harrington & Richardson. Unlike the Thompson, the Reising was designed to be light, handy, and inexpensive to produce, firing from a closed bolt with a delayed blowback action. The US Marine Corps initially adopted both the M50 and M55 models in 1942, particularly for their Paramarine unit, due to their compact nature and the unavailability of Thompsons. While praised for accuracy and handiness in roles like ship boarding and guard duties, the Reising M50 ultimately proved susceptible to fouling and malfunctions in demanding Pacific combat conditions, leading to its replacement by other arms and reassignment to secondary duties. The examined M50 is an early production model with distinct features.
This video explores an experimental Reising 7.62mm full-auto battle rifle developed in the late 1950s or early 1960s by Eugene Reising. The design aimed to adapt his submachine gun mechanisms to a locked-breech military rifle, incorporating an M14 gas piston and a fully locked bolt. It was assembled into an H&R .22 caliber M14 simulator stock, also a Reising design. While the exact reasons for its lack of success are unknown, the video delves into this unique and ultimately unsuccessful firearm prototype.
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