**SOUGHT AFTER JOHNSON MODEL 1941 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C & R).

SN 0360. Cal. 30-06. 22″ bbl. Fine orig specimen of the Johnson 1941 light machine gun. . No magazine present. This weapon is marked with patent dates and “JOHNSON AUTOMATICS” information on top of receiver above ejection port includes its orig attached bipod. Marked on right side of receiver “CRANSTON ARMS CO” within an inverted triangle. Bottom of magazine housing is marked “2-NE-42” indicating this was supplied in 1942 by New England Arms as a sub-contractor. Front of bbl is marked “30-06” and “41”. Bolt is SN C5350. Bbl reciprocating spring has good tension. Bi-pod deploys properly. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or a Form 4. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance & finish is fine with typical dings and scratches as one would expect from a combat used weapon. Finish is thinning in places but a great deal of the orig grey/green finish remains on all metal parts. Bbl has more of a high lustrous blue finish. Forend pistol grip and buttstock have numerous dings, bruises & small gouges but no cracks and are quite strong & serviceable. Bolt is appropriately tight within receiver and spring tensions are good. Both face is fine. Bore is brilliant, shiny and clean. These Johnson LMGs were used with distinction by the Marine Corps in the Pacific theater and decent specimens like this one are highly sought after. 49651-8 JWK19 C&R (20,000-25,000) – Lot 2685

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	2685	$20,700.00	SOUGHT AFTER JOHNSON MODEL 1941 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN 0360. Cal. 30-06. 22″ bbl. Fine orig specimen of the Johnson 1941 light machine gun. . No magazine present. This weapon is marked with patent dates and “JOHNSON AUTOMATICS” information on top of receiver above ejection port includes its orig attached bipod. Marked on right side of receiver “CRANSTON ARMS CO” within an inverted triangle. Bottom of magazine housing is marked “2-NE-42” indicating this was supplied in 1942 by New England Arms as a sub-contractor. Front of bbl is marked “30-06” and “41”. Bolt is SN C5350. Bbl reciprocating spring has good tension. Bi-pod deploys properly. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or a Form 4. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance & finish is fine with typical dings and scratches as one would expect from a combat used weapon. Finish is thinning in places but a great deal of the orig grey/green finish remains on all metal parts. Bbl has more of a high lustrous blue finish. Forend pistol grip and buttstock have numerous dings, bruises & small gouges but no cracks and are quite strong & serviceable. Bolt is appropriately tight within receiver and spring tensions are good. Both face is fine. Bore is brilliant, shiny and clean. These Johnson LMGs were used with distinction by the Marine Corps in the Pacific theater and decent specimens like this one are highly sought after. 49651-8 JWK19 C&R (20,000-25,000) – Lot 2685 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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**SOUGHT AFTER JOHNSON MODEL 1941 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C & R).