Description
WWII US Marine Corps Paramarines Model 55 .45 ACP Reising Submachinegun with USMC Frog Skin camouflage jump case.
The M55 Reising SMG was designed for the USMC airborne troops, the Paramarines, and was intended to be a replacement for the M50 Reising SMG. The weapon had several serious issues, unfortunately, including its wire butt stock that was not sturdy enough for field use. The jump case was used to carry the weapon strapped to the top of the reserve parachute.
WWII USMC Paramarines Harrington Richardson Model 55 .45 acp Reising Submachinegun with its Marine Corps Frogskin camouflage padded jump case.
Link to an article on the history of Model 55 during and after WWII:
https://smallarmsreview.com/the-model-55-reising/
Link to more detailed history of the Reising submachineguns:
