**JOHNSON 1941 LIGHT MACHINE GUN FORMERLY OF THE WINCHESTER COLLECTION (C&R).

SN 1522. 30-06 Cal. 22″ bbl. This magnificent, clean example of the Johnson 1941 light machine gun has a metal plate affixed to left hand side of buttstock with red lettering “W 109″ indicating that at one time it was part of the Winchester Collection. This weapon includes one 30 round magazine and bipod which is attached. Also included is an additional forearm from a different Johnson which is 4-3/4” long. This weapon is marked with patent dates and “JOHNSON AUTOMATICS” information on top of receiver above ejection port. Marked on right side of receiver “CRANSTON ARMS CO” within an inverted triangle. Bottom of magazine housing is marked “I-NE-41”. Front of bbl is marked “30-06” and “41”. Bbl SN is only 5 digits off from gun SN at 1527. Bolt is SN A4299. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% smooth gray/green finish on metal parts. Some scratches above magazine housing and where bipod legs fit into sockets along with some nicks and scratches. There is an area of about 1/8″ x 1″ visible through cooling circles of shroud where it is bright metal around bbl SN. Wood has some slight scratches and handling marks and several small nicks at toe of buttstock but rich brown color of wood and cleanness of finish on metal parts makes this a really attractive machine gun. Magazine has a dark blue finish consistent with bbl finish and is also near excellent. Rifling is worn, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine with crisp edges. 4-51786 JWK49 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1055

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1055	$27,600.00	JOHNSON 1941 LIGHT MACHINE GUN FORMERLY OF THE WINCHESTER COLLECTION (C&R). SN 1522. 30-06 Cal. 22″ bbl. This magnificent, clean example of the Johnson 1941 light machine gun has a metal plate affixed to left hand side of buttstock with red lettering “W 109″ indicating that at one time it was part of the Winchester Collection. This weapon includes one 30 round magazine and bipod which is attached. Also included is an additional forearm from a different Johnson which is 4-3/4” long. This weapon is marked with patent dates and “JOHNSON AUTOMATICS” information on top of receiver above ejection port. Marked on right side of receiver “CRANSTON ARMS CO” within an inverted triangle. Bottom of magazine housing is marked “I-NE-41”. Front of bbl is marked “30-06” and “41”. Bbl SN is only 5 digits off from gun SN at 1527. Bolt is SN A4299. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% smooth gray/green finish on metal parts. Some scratches above magazine housing and where bipod legs fit into sockets along with some nicks and scratches. There is an area of about 1/8″ x 1″ visible through cooling circles of shroud where it is bright metal around bbl SN. Wood has some slight scratches and handling marks and several small nicks at toe of buttstock but rich brown color of wood and cleanness of finish on metal parts makes this a really attractive machine gun. Magazine has a dark blue finish consistent with bbl finish and is also near excellent. Rifling is worn, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine with crisp edges. 4-51786 JWK49 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1055 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**JOHNSON 1941 LIGHT MACHINE GUN FORMERLY OF THE WINCHESTER COLLECTION (C&R).