This is a very fine example of a desirable model 1941 Johnson semi-automatic rifle, manufactured during WWII. After the attack on Pearl Harbor the USMC acquired many of these rifles as a war expedient measure from the Netherlands Purchasing Commission and later used them in the early Japanese island hopping campaigns, eventually being replaced by the Army adopted M1 Garand rifle. They had several unique features, 1) they had a quickly removable barrel which was useful for Marine Paratroopers and Marine Raiders, 2) they had a 10 shot rotary magazine which could be quickly loaded with the five round stripper clips or single rounds in between battles, to top off the magazine, unlike the M1 where you had to eject the entire clip and reload a new clip. The top of the receiver is marked with the four line, Johnson Automatics model markings, caliber and company address over serial number "B6078". The barrel is marked on the front of the barrel support "30-06/41" with the lug marked "8983 H", with no other markings. The bolt is stamped with the number "6840". The right side of the rear sight is stamped "METERS" with "M2" stamped on the left side. It is fitted with the original two-piece smooth walnut stock with a checkered steel buttplate and comes with a green GI web sling.

Very fine with 97% of the wartime dark green parkerized finish overall, showing light wear on the edges and high spots. The bolt retains its original in the white polish . The buttstock and forend have both been cleaned and lightly varnished. A very nice high condition WWII Johnson semi-automatic rifle. Mechanically excellent.