If it wasn’t a significant improvement over the Garand, Ordnance didn’t see the use in siphoning off resources to produce a second rifle. Damn, NICE rifle man!
A rotary bolt moves rearward, locked to the barrel until it is unlocked by being rotated 20 degrees by a camming action between the receiver and bolt. At this time, the U.S. Marine Corps found itself in need of a modern fast-firing infantr… Another great video Ian. What exactly is the “Daisey Mae” model and how does it differ from the original model? Thank You, Robert, Hi Ian,I was looking at a Johnson 1941 rifle with a 7mm barrel and don’t know if the value is less or more than the 30-06 ? "safe" position and to the right "fire" position. Took me about an hour to get everything set up for the right butt plate. Soon after the weapons were in mass production the Japanese overran the Dutch East Indies and the order was terminated. That's absolutely beautiful. I asked the shop’s owner what unfired auto rifles sell for so cheap.
Most USMC rifles apparently had distinctive modifications done to the sights by USMC armorers. and ancillary parts are still in place on the receiver. The recoil spring and buffer are located in the stock. Demonstrating the M1941 Johnson semi automatic rifle’s unique nondetachable rotary magazine. diagrams and cartridge comparison.posters.
The screw heads are just a bit marked. Only five of these were made, sent to the USMC for evaluation. I am told that it originally had another scope mounted. The Cranston arms mark has definitely not been refinished over, nor have the markings on the top of the frame.
I don’t pull my trigger very hard and the recoil of the first round sets off the second round. It used a fixed 10-round rotary magazine, which could be fed by 5-round standard stripper clips or loose individual cartridges. The Receiver is 20 inches in length, made The LOP measures approx. It was behind a glass so I couldn’t get more information from it, but from what I saw, the condition is still quite good. It has the orig sling and bayonet as well and leather scabbard. Pictured is a Netherlands Purchasing Commission M1941 Johnson Rifle, B serial number prefix. Dear Socialists: I have no money for you. Like most websites today, Olive-Drab.com requires Javascript to function.
The weapon also featured an integral 10 round rotary magazine that could be easily topped off with additional rounds even while the weapon had a cartridge in the chamber. The elevator is marked “M2” on the left and with graduations on the right. Rear Sight is made from stamped sheet steel There are other scattered marks and dings, though no splits or cracks. Never fired.
Front and rear sights are perfect and untampered with “30.06” at twelve o’clock and “41” at six o’clock are stamped on the barrel. This page last modified 12 October 2011. "F" Names My father-in-law was involved in testing these when he was in … His answer was the Vets don’t want them because Uncle Sam wont buy them..”Only if we can go back in time” Kept up the good work, great site you have my first time I seen it.. This weapon is a Johnson Semiautomatic Carbine.
This rifle was seriously considered by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps as an alternative to the M1 Garand Rifle in 1941.
Recently, I learned it is a coveted collector’s piece.
The "tent peg" bayonet was short and lightweight, a necessity in order to not interfere with the rifle's recoil system.
The markings are crisp. done by pressing down on the cover and a round will be ejected into the
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are lightly oiled wood. The magazine shows much thinning, perhaps chemical? Anyone ever seen or heard of anything like this?
All Types"A" Names This was especially true for the United States, which had the distinct advantage of having its factories located far from the range of enemy bombers. Johnson was successful in selling small quantities of the M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun to the U.S. armed forces, and this weapon was later used by both Para-Marines and the Army’s First Special Service Force.
Serial Number: B1818
"D" Names Use “Surplus” ammo and you shouldn’t have any trouble. All the weapons are marked on the right side of the receiver “ Cranston Arms Co.” inside of an inverted triangle, and “Johnson Automatics Model of 1941” on top of the receiver. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition. My brother had a Johnson and tried to compare the two rifles. The Johnson design was unique for a major caliber rifle because it was recoil operated. I found a M1941 Johnson rifle in display in Isdiman museum, Ambarawa, Indonesia (formerly Dutch East Indies). It has the rifle's serial They are highly prized by collectors and bring hefty prices.
The M1941 was ordered by the Netherlands for issue to the KNIL in the Dutch East Indies, but the Japanese invaded the islands before the rifles could be shipped from California. Serial number is B1680 and it has a stamp above the Cranston Arms receiver emblem (I believe it is the Dutch five point stamp). “The M1941 Johnson Rifle” was an American short-recoil operated semi-automatic rifle designed by Melvin Johnson prior to World War II. We have not fired this rifle. Captain Johnson’s idea was “To place in the hands of the individual the maximum power or force which can be easily be operated, controlled and transported by one man one two feet.” Melvin Johnson was assigned to the Springfield Armory as an observer during the development and testing of the M1 rifle. The Dutch over 10,000 free military vehicle photos! can you show us better pics of the bayonet?
I am trying to learn all I can about the 1941 Johnson. Aviation
The standard M.1923 pattern webbing cartridge To actuate the bolt Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None The serial number of the rifle appears to make it one of the early production, no prefixed letter just four numbers and yes it is .30cal. Pictured is an original "tent peg" M1941 bayonet, with a repro scabbard. The bolt is marked “CO828”. If anyone can help me find these parts, it would be much appreciated. Pictured is a Netherlands Purchasing Commission M1941 Johnson Rifle, B serial number prefix. The unofficial test was successful enough to warrant further testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.
of the receiver. The magazine shows much thinning, perhaps chemical? They were offered in several configurations that included the original 30’06, as well as 7mm and .270 calibers. ... $7650 . Videos "O" Names The rotary "Q" Names
the gun seems to be in very good condition otherwise.
Many years ago, about 1960, a buddy and I were at an outdoor range.
The small bayonet allowed the Johnson rifle to function without any problems, and was offered as an accessory. The standard Johnson configuration included a prong bayonet. By the end of the war, the USMC had suspended use of the Johnson rifle.
However, after limited testing, the U.S. Army rejected Johnson's rifle in favor of the M1 Garand rifle developed by Springfield Armory. due to the large Dutch Govt. I’m wondering what the two tiny little screws are in the side of the barrel behind the bushing on the left are for? eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'olive_drab_com-banner-1','ezslot_9',362,'0','0']));There are many fine websites that have additional information on this – charging handle from Remington Model 8, right? Sling swivels,bayonet lug and butt plate original. "X" Names Special thanks to Jim Pullen. The weapon though was hard on the brass. “The M1941 Johnson Rifle” was an American short-recoil operated semi-automatic rifle designed by Melvin Johnson prior to World War II. Simi Valley, CA 93065. And lastly, would you happen to know any places to get some good parts for it? We were told in The Corps , that many of these were dumped into the Lunga River because of unsatisfactory service in combat . Of the 21,998 M1941s produced, 773 were acquired by the US Marine corps. did however did utilise a sheet steel sight hood which slipped over the Windage is altered by a knob at the The first block of serial numbers of the rifles ascends up to 9,999. All were NPC rifles, from all three serial number blocs. We have not fired this rifle. An improved model, the 1944 LMG, was later introduced and manufactured in limited numbers. My Grandfather bought it and it was stored after his passing that year. Johnson 30-06 rifle. Col. Melvin M. Johnson, Jr., a captain in the Marine Reserve, was a gifted inventor whose company produced the Johnson Semiautomatic rifle and two models of the machine gun, the Johnson Model 1941 and the Model 1944. The M1941 competed unsuccessfully with the U.S. M1 Rifle. My buddy, a soldier in uniform and I looked at each other in total disbelief. This rifle was seriously considered by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps as an alternative to the M1 Garand Rifle in 1941. a small knob which also holds the extractor in place.
Rifle looks like it is 98% (or better) original condition, made by Cranston Arms Co.. Just a couple of minor dings.
The first and most troubling thing was the take down and cleaning , the Johnson had a lot of small and seemingly fragile parts , where the Garand could be quickly taken down and cleaned in a fraction of the time. Subsequent number blocks begin with a letter A or B prefix.
The Paramarines were being issues Reising folding-stock submachine guns in addition to the Johnson LMGs, and they found the Reisings less than desirable.