Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Reising Model 60 Semi-Auto Rifle in .45 ACP, WWII-Era, 18.25 Barrel
This H&R Reising Model 60 is a WWII-era, U.S.-made semi-automatic rifle chambered in .45 ACP. It is the full-stock long-gun variant of the Reising family and uses Model 50/55-pattern magazines. Notable factory markings are present on the receiver, and this example includes period-focused reference materials and paperwork that add useful context for a Reising collector.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Metal Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Wood Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks with well-defined lands and grooves.
Mechanics: Mechanically functional.
Cosmetics: There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Canvas-style carrying case (soft case with external pockets and leather muzzle cap/trim)
- Web sling (installed)
- Reising-pattern steel magazines; at least one is marked "H&R Reising / Model 50 - Cal. 45 Magazine" (Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., Worcester, Mass. U.S.A.)
- H&R Reising Submachine Gun manuals and assorted paperwork
- Fold-out Reising Submachine Gun blueprint/drawing (receiver/parts schematic sheet)
- Photo binder with Reising reference materials and photos, plus loose photos/documents
This Model 60 is marked "MODEL 60 — H&R REISING — CAL .45" and "HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO., WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT. PENDING" on the receiver. Selector/fire-control markings include "SAFE" and "S.A." The visible serial number is 2359.
It is a delayed blowback, closed-bolt semi-auto rifle with a wood stock and iron sights. The front sight is a fixed blade mounted near the muzzle on the front band/collar, and the rear sight is receiver-top mounted with elevation steps and a ladder-like profile. The finish is described as a matte, military-type finish.
The Reising family design is attributed to Eugene Reising, and the Model 60 is identified as the full-stock semi-automatic long-gun variant that uses Model 50/55-pattern magazines. Magazine markings noted include "H & R - REISING" and "MODEL 50 - CAL. 45 MAGAZINE," with an additional "NE-7" marking on a magazine.
With an 18.25 barrel, 12+1 capacity, and 14.0 length of pull, this is a compact, historically rooted .45 ACP Reising long gun from the WWII era. The included manuals, blueprint/drawing, and photo/reference binder provide documentation and reference material that pair well with the rifle.