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Lot 472: WWII Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet

Excellent World War II Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet and Scarce Manual

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 472: WWII Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet

Excellent World War II Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet and Scarce Manual

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent World War II Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet and Scarce Manual

Manufacturer: Johnson Automatics MFG Co
Model: 1941
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4049
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 260
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an excellent example of a WWII M1941 Johnson semi-automatic rifles that was manufactured by the Cranston Arms Co. The receiver is marked "CAL. 30-'06 SEMI-AUTO./JOHNSON AUTOMATICS/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A." over serial number "B8239". The five-line patent markings are stamped between the factory legend and the rear sight. There is a small inverted triangle stamped on the right rear of the receiver that is marked inside with "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." The rifle has the distinctive 22 inch barrel with the face of the barrel collar stamped ".30 06/41". The receiver has a perforated barrel shroud and a tangent style rear sight graduated in meters. The bright polished bolt is numbered "C3189". It is fitted with the standard ten-round rotary magazine. The two-piece walnut stock is oil finished and has a checkered steel buttplate. It comes with an original bayonet and reproduction scabbard and an original early copy of "Military handbook of the Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle". This is not the standard U.S. field manual but an early commercial/sales manual. In August 1940, the Netherlands Purchasing Commission ordered 10,200 Johnson Automatic rifles for colonial troops in the Dutch East Indies. Before they could be delivered, the Japanese captured the Dutch colonies preventing their delivery. The U.S. Marine Corps tested and obtained a limited number of the Dutch contract Model 1941 rifles as a war expedient rifle supply until they could receive the new M1 Garand rifles. The small five-pointed star stamped on the right rear end of the receiver was used by Dutch inspectors indicating it was accepted by the Netherlands Purchasing Commission.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% plus of the original parkerized type finish with the blue rear sight, with just minor edge and high spot wear with some thinning on the exposed area of the barrel. The two piece stock/forend are both in excellent condition with a nice matching medium brown color overall showing only a couple very minor handling marks. The accessories are all in excellent condition. A really super nice high condition late production Johnson M1941 semi-automatic rifle.



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