This is an exceptional example of a very rare Johnson Arms Model 1941 Light Machine Gun (LMG). These are extremely rare guns as most were either sold to foreign countries after WWII or just plain destroyed since they were fully automatic. These are also very rare items as they saw significant use during the early days of WWII especially by the early U.S. Special Forces, i.e. 1st Special Services, USMC Raiders and Paramarines. The earlier model worked extremely well in that it was lightweight, used a 30 round detachable magazine and had a quick change barrel. This example remains in its original configuration and was NOT upgraded to the later 1944/45 version, so it retains the solid walnut buttstock, short two-piece forend with the heavier, detachable bipod. It has the same perforated front receiver section and the lightweight barrel. It fires from an open bolt utilizing the side mounted magazine. As a side note, these Johnson magazines are almost identical to the earlier Danish Madsen M30 designed magazines. The top of the receiver is marked with the five-line patent information followed by "LIGHT MACHINE GUN/JOHNSON AUTOMATICS/CAL. 30 '06/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, RI. U.S.A". Below that it is serial numbered 2777 which is actually very close to several of the LMGs tested by the U.S. Army in 1945. This model has the distinctive high front sight and the fully adjustable rear sight. The beautiful LMG comes 1 original 30-round magazine.

Excellent with 95% plus of the original light green/gray parkerized finish overall with minor light edge wear. The markings are clear and distinct. The buttstock, grip panels and short forend are all in excellent condition showing only minor handling marks. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.