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1056
$3,737.50

*MIL-TECH JOHNSON MODEL 1941 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. SN 2236. Cal. 30-06. Fine Johnson rifle with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, tall front sight with ears and bayonet lug collar near muzzle. Top of receiver is marked with all the usual model 1941 nomenclature. It also has its orig long rear sight with captive elevator marked “M2” on left side and graduated to 1000 meters on right side. Mounted in 2-pc American walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate and perforated integral steel handguard. It has factory sling swivels containing a military style leather sling with brass hooks. Johnson rifles were a late entry into the semi-automatic military rifle field and were not favorably received by the Army during test trials. However the Marine Corps did purchase a few for their paratroopers. Other contracts were to the Dutch military, all in 30-06, and to some South American governments in 7 mm Mauser. Accompanied by a Johnson bayonet with brown leather sheath, which may be modern reproductions. Also accompanied by a Mil-Tech hinged lid white pine box serial numbered to this rifle. Box contains orig packing material, owner’s manual and other papers. PROVENANCE: Alan Brown Coll. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all fine custom restored finish to both metal and wood. Wood may be modern replacements. Sling is new. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is also new. 4-39342 JR317 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010
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