My dad's Mod 65
Hello, my name is Doug Farrell from So Cal and I just found this site. I'm posting because I have un-earthed my dads Korean war target rifle. The last time it was fired was by me, in 1976. It has been lost, found, lost, and found again due to moving several times. But I have always held onto it and I have always had it in a rifle case.
I know nothing about this rifle. It seems to be in tact but I seem to be missing the mag(can't even remember how many rounds it holds). I'd like to get a couple of them if they are available.
The barrel has this stamped next to the three site dials:
MOD 65-H & R Reising 22 CAL
Harrington and Richardson Arms Co.
Worchestor, MASS USA
The serial# is 17142
Is there a way to find out when it was manufactured? My dad served in '50-'51. Any special hidden spots to look for? What is the big screw for in front where the mag goes in? It also has a sling that is in great shape. The whole rifle looks to be in great shape.
I am not looking to sell it but to get it back to operating order. It worked great in '76...25 years after it was in service.
Any help or guidance would be apprecated. I remember it being really heavy when I was 16. Not so much anymore at 49.
Thanks,
Doug
P.S. I can post pictures
Hello, my name is Doug Farrell from So Cal and I just found this site. I'm posting because I have un-earthed my dads Korean war target rifle. The last time it was fired was by me, in 1976. It has been lost, found, lost, and found again due to moving several times. But I have always held onto it and I have always had it in a rifle case.
I know nothing about this rifle. It seems to be in tact but I seem to be missing the mag(can't even remember how many rounds it holds). I'd like to get a couple of them if they are available.
The barrel has this stamped next to the three site dials:
MOD 65-H & R Reising 22 CAL
Harrington and Richardson Arms Co.
Worchestor, MASS USA
The serial# is 17142
Is there a way to find out when it was manufactured? My dad served in '50-'51. Any special hidden spots to look for? What is the big screw for in front where the mag goes in? It also has a sling that is in great shape. The whole rifle looks to be in great shape.
I am not looking to sell it but to get it back to operating order. It worked great in '76...25 years after it was in service.
Any help or guidance would be apprecated. I remember it being really heavy when I was 16. Not so much anymore at 49.
Thanks,
Doug
P.S. I can post pictures