Cass,
Picked up another Mod 65 today and wanted to get the info to you. Serial #17365, condition is around 85-88%, is a blued model, no letter on top of barrel by receiver and no cross over bolts. Have not taken it down to check for other features but expect the find the normal configuration. It does have the slimmer stock. This is a new configuration for me so my collection of Reising rifles continues. Funny that I have #13089 and it is parkerized and have the thicker stock and cross over bolts.
Also, want to add a comment about the ad for the "the General". I also have a copy that isn't in the best shape but is from the "outdoors magazine" and is dated November 1944.
Hope this helps.
Dale