The M50 Reising Submachine Gun

Patrick J. Chaisson Warfare History Network August 5, 2024

A U.S. Coast Guardsman carries a Model 50 Reising submachine gun while on patrol with his dog. The Reising proved to be quite unpopular with line troops fighting during World War II, particularly Marine units in tropical climates.

By Patrick J. Chaisson On paper, the Reising submachine gun appeared to be an ideal close-combat weapon. Accurate, lightweight, and inexpensive to manufacture, it was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941 to arm its fighting men whose duties prevented them from carrying a rifle. Once it went into battle, however, several design flaws […] Read Full Article »

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The M50 Reising Submachine Gun

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