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Johnson Automatics M1941 Stamped USMC .30-06 Rifle, MFD 1941-1945 C&R MFG Cranston Arms Co.
Guns International #: 101563012 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Johnson Automatic Rifles - Military Rifles - US
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Seller: Freedom1234
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Description:
Cranston Arms Co., "Johnson Automatic" Model of 1941, .30-06 Springfield caliber, s/n B4515, rifle, barrel length 22", very good condition, semi auto. This example of a Johnson 41 is stamp marked left side just behind perforated shroud on receiver and underside of stock just forward of the safety selector "USMC 6-43". There is no proof that these markings were placed there by military authorities. It was purchased as shown. Has standard features and markings throughout with walnut stock and forend. Metal and wood have been refinished at some point, bore has shine throughout, has all sling swivels, adjustable rear sight, fixed front with protective ears and bayonet lug all present and in good shape. The stock has a repairable crack/chip that has not separated at the left of the rear receiver tang. Comes with Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle Rotary Feed Model 1941 seventy one page instruction Instruction Manual.
This is an excellent example of a desirable Johnson semi-automatic rifle. These rifles were developed in the late 1930s intending to compete against the M1 Garand for US military contracts. These rifles were not adopted by the US Army but were subsequently used by the USMC "Marine Raider and Parachute Battalions" in the early Makin Island, Guadalcanal and Tulagi Island hopping campaigns in the Pacific. These rifles employed several unique features such as the rotary magazine which allowed reloading at any time, a recoiling barrel which started the cycling of the rifle and the takedown barrel which allowed them to be stowed in a parachute jump bag. The rifle receiver is fairly unique in that it is made from a one-piece casting with the integral perforated front heat shield. The rear, right side of the receiver is marked "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." in a triangle and the top of the receiver is marked with four lines of Patent dates and numbers next to the nomenclature block that consists of "CAL 30-06 SEMI-AUTO/JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, RI. U.S.A."
About 70,000 Johnson Automatics rifles in total were produced
Make: Johnson Automatics
Model: 1941
Serial Number: B4515
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi-Automatic with 10-Round Internal Rotary Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with patent information and “CAL. 30-'06 SEMI-AUTO. / "JOHNSON AUTOMATICS" / MODEL OF 1941 / MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A. / B4515”. The right of the bolt is marked "co544". The right rear of the receiver is marked “CRANSTON / ARMS / CO” in an inverted triangle. Receiver and stock marked USMC 6-43.
Barrel Length: Approximately 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective ears, its rear face has been painted white. The rear sight is a windage adjustable aperture. The adjustment knob functions. The aperture is set on an elevator that is marked “M2” on the left. It is marked “METERS 0-1000” and “1 3 5 7 9” on the right.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, several holes for mounting screws, two sling swivels. The stocks have scattered light nicks, dings, bruises, scrapes and scratches. There are a few minor losses at edges. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad, 12 3/4" to the back of the wood. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: The quality of the markings leads us to believe that the finish is original.
Bore Condition: The bore is very-bright and the rifling is deep.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains most of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. The finish of the barrel, jacket and receiver is generally strong with a few scattered light marks. The magazine housing has a few scattered dents, but they do not interfere with the follower. The action shows some operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots.
Mechanics: The bolt will lock to the rear, and released with correct operation of the bolt. It chambers rounds readily. The action functions correctly. Has bayonet fixture. We have not fired this rifle.
Our Assessment: The M1941 Johnson Rifle was an American short-recoil operated semi-automatic rifle designed by Melvin Johnson prior to World War II. The M1941 competed unsuccessfully with the U.S. M1 Rifle, better known to us as the Garand. The M1941 rifle used the energy from recoil to operate the rifle. As the bullet and propellant gases moved down the barrel, they imparted a force on the bolt head that was locked to the barrel. The barrel, together with the bolt, moved a short distance rearward until the bullet left the barrel and pressure in the bore had dropped to safe levels. The barrel then stopped against a shoulder allowing the bolt carrier to continue rearward under the momentum imparted by the initial recoil stage. The rotating bolt, which had eight locking lugs, would then lock the bolt. Following, a cam arrangement then rotated and unlocked the bolt to continue the operating cycle. One disadvantage of this design was its impact on the use of a bayonet, as the complex movements of the barrel would be subject to unacceptable stress when a bayonet thrust was used. The Johnson rifle utilized a unique 10-round rotary magazine and a two-piece stock, the weapon using the same 5-round stripper clips used by the M1903 Rifle. This system had some advantages over the M1 Rifle, including less perceived recoil and greater magazine capacity. Unfortunately, the Johnson’s recoiling barrel mechanism resulted in excessive vertical shot dispersion that was never fully cured during its production life, and was prone to malfunction when a bayonet was attached to the reciprocating barrel. Nevertheless, due to the immense need for small arms during WWII, it still saw limited use during the war and there were a few contracts for foreign militaries. This example will make a great addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Cranston
Model: 1941 Johnson
Serial Number: B4515
Barrel Length: ~22
Ejectors: Very Good
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Excellent Plus
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Excellent, bright
Manufacture Date: ca 1943