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LOT 3512
Outstanding U.S. Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. B8991, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut stock. Originally up for consideration by the Netherlands Purchasing Commission as a service weapon for colonial
troops in the Dutch East Indies, a large order for the Johnson Rifle was placed in 1940, but the Japanese invasion of the East Indies prevented delivery. A
number of these Dutch Johnsons were procured by the U.S. Marine Corps as a substitute for the M1 Garand and saw action in the Pacific. Blade front and adjustable 1,000 meter “M2” marked rear sights, the model and patent markings on top of the receiver, and a five-pointed star over “CRANSTON/ARMS/CO.” in a triangle on the right side below the rear sight. The barrel is marked “.30-’06/41” on the flange and a 5-pointed star on the underside of the chamber. Fitted with a two-piece stock featuring a checkered steel buttplate and a leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent plus as issued, with 99% of the original parkerized finish, showing mild handling marks. The stock is also excellent, with some scuffs and dings.
The sling shows mild cracking and verdigris buildup. Mechanically excellent. One cannot improve upon this example.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,000
LOT 3513
Exceptional Pre-Pearl Harbor U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 328259,
30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in August or September of 1941, Garands that were in the U.S. inventory
before America’s formal entry into World War II are often difficult to find in any condition, having seen hard use in one of the most critical conflicts in the history
of the nation and the world. Blade front and peep rear sights, with a protective cover on the set screw of the former and a set of early pattern adjustment drums (“BATTLE
RANGE” windage and “LEFT/LEFT” elevation with closed arrows, absent locking bar) on the latter. Fitted with a “S-A 8-41” barrel, “SA” bolt, trigger guard, trigger housing, hammer, safety
and uncut operating rod. The stock is marked “S.A./G.H.S.” and crossed ordnance cannons on the left, circled serifed “P” on the wrist, and has a checkered steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original parkerized finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily near the muzzle. 70% of the original anodized finish. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a World War II M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle!
Provenance: The Allan Cors Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3514
World War II U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial no.
E948151, 12 gauge, 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1942, the
Winchester 1897 was one of John Browning’s many contributions to American sporting and combat arms, and in both the “trench” and “riot” configurations performed fine service for military and law enforcement users, seeing action as early as 1899 in the Philippines, and earning particular fame in World War I and World War II for it’s potent close range firepower. Single bead sight on the bayonet lug, with a four-hole heat shield over the barrel, which has an American “flaming bomb” stamp and “42” on the bottom among the standard markings, cylinder choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. “U.S. (flaming bomb)” is stamped on the left rear side of the receiver, with matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel iron. Fitted with an 18-groove forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock stamped “G.H.D./(crossed cannons)” on the left side, a checkered Winchester buttplate, and a 13 3/4
inch length of pull. Includes a leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of the faded, thin, original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina. The wood is also fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout, “20” in yellow paint on the bottom of the grip, and clear cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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