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Lot 1577: Johnson Automatics MFG Co - 1941

Exceptional World War II Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Lot 1577: Johnson Automatics MFG Co - 1941

Exceptional World War II Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional World War II Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Johnson Automatics MFG Co
Model: 1941
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: parkerize
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2980
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 310
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Scarce example of a highly desirable WWII M1941 Johnson semi-automatic rifles manufactured by the Cranston Arms Co. The top of the receiver is roll-stamped "CAL. 30-06 SEMI. AUTO./"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A." over serial number "B1763". The patent markings are stamped in five lines between the factory legend and the rear sight. "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." is stamped in an inverted triangle on the right rear of the receiver. The bright polished bolt is numbered "C0228". The face of the barrel collar is stamped with the caliber ".30 06" above the barrel and "41" below it. The rifle has the distinctive detachable 22 inch barrel, ventilated barrel shroud and ten-round rotary magazine. The receiver has a tangent style rear sight graduated in meters. The two-piece walnut stock is oil finished and has a checkered steel buttplate. The barrel, receiver, magazine, trigger guard and buttplate have a gray-green parkerized finish. In August 1940, the Netherlands Purchasing Commission ordered 10,200 Johnson Automatic rifles to arm colonial troops in the Dutch East Indies. The Japanese invaded and captured the Dutch colonies in December 1941 before most of the Johnson Model 1941 rifles could be delivered. The U.S. Marine Corps tested the Johnson rifle in 1941 and, in early 1942, obtained a limited number of the Dutch contract Model 1941 rifles as a war expedient rifle until they could receive the Springfield M1 Garand rifle. A small five-pointed star used by Dutch inspectors is stamped on the right rear end of the receiver above the Cranston marking, indicating it was accepted by the Netherlands Purchasing Commission. This rifle is complete with a commercial leather sling stamped "Straight Shooter".

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% plus of the parkerized finish overall showing only very minor edge and high spot wear. The buttstock and forestock are both in excellent condition with a nice medium brown colored walnut showing only minor handling marks on the sides with a small chip on the left upper rear edge next to the receiver. The leather sling is in excellent condition with nice color overall. Mechanically excellent.



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