Harrington & Richardson Model 165 Leatherneck .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 23 Inch Barrel, Blued, 1940s, Hardwood Stock
This H&R Model 165 Leatherneck is a post-WWII American-made .22 LR semi-automatic with a 23 inch barrel and classic blued steel construction. A commercial descendant of the USMC Reising Model 65 .22 trainer, it features the Leatherneck's distinctive concealed cocking handle and a one-piece hardwood sporter stock. The receiver is drilled and tapped in multiple positions, and a receiver-mounted aperture sight base is present. A vintage small-tube scope and a functional one-piece steel scope base are included but not installed; the scope is not functional. No magazine is provided.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present. The bore appears clean and shiny to the eye. Rust and pitting are present. No magazine is provided.
What’s Included
- Vintage small-tube scope (non-functional; not installed)
- One-piece steel scope mount/base (functional; not installed)
- Screws for scope base
The Model 165 Leatherneck is a .22 LR semi-automatic blowback rifle that traces its lineage to the USMC Reising Model 65 .22 trainer. This commercial variant retains the Leatherneck name and concept, pairing a .22 LR chambering with a detachable box magazine design (magazine not provided).
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish, including a steel receiver and barrel. The one-piece hardwood sporter stock has a straight comb and pistol-grip wrist, and is fitted with a factory hard-rubber buttplate bearing the H&R monogram. Sling swivels are installed, and the fore-end is retained by a band.
The rifle uses a concealed cocking handle located under the fore-end, a distinctive feature of the Leatherneck series. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering a traditional sporting fit.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped bead/blade front and a receiver-mounted aperture sight base; the sight staff is not installed. The receiver top is drilled and tapped in multiple positions. A functional one-piece steel scope base and screws are provided, along with a vintage small-tube scope that is not functional; neither component is installed.
Factory rollmarks include "Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., Worcester, Mass., U.S.A." on the receiver, and "LEATHERNECK" and "MODEL 165 — 22 CAL. LONG RIFLE ONLY." on the barrel. This example reflects the 1940s, post-war era of H&R manufacture in the United States.