*JOHNSON MODEL 1941 LIGHT RIFLE.

*JOHNSON MODEL 1941 LIGHT RIFLE. SN A2328. Cal. 30-06. 22″bbl. This rifle was designed by Capt. Melvin Johnson, USMC and manufactured by the Cranston Arms Co. in Cranston, RI. THey saw limited sales to the USMC and were also purchased for use in the Dutch East Indies. This rifle gave the Garand significant competition at Aberdeen with its advantages being the quick change bbl and the multi-locking bolt system. The disadvantages to this rifle according to the tests at Aberdeen were the bayonet, a small triangular bayonet modeled after the trapdoor its rotary mag which was susceptible to both dirt and damage. This rifle is a nice example of a Johnson rifle having been arsenal refinished with the possibility of the front sight rivets being (correct) replacements. The rifle is equipped with a period, leather sling. With its advantages and disadvantages the Johnson rifle has certainly earned its place in history. Rifle is eqipped with orig bayonet and scabbard. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Rifle shows approx 98% of an arsenal refinish, with just some slight bright spots where the bbl meets the front receiver. Front handguard shows very good, with just a couple of very slight nicks. Buttstock shows good with a couple of slight to moderate dents on the right hand side, between the trigger assembly and the rear receiver. Mechanics are crisp and the bbl is bright and shiny. The WWII leather sling shows good+, with just a little corrosion on one keeper. Bayonet and scabbard are in very good condition. 4-38421 BEK14 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1051	$5,750.00	JOHNSON MODEL 1941 LIGHT RIFLE. SN A2328. Cal. 30-06. 22″bbl. This rifle was designed by Capt. Melvin Johnson, USMC and manufactured by the Cranston Arms Co. in Cranston, RI. THey saw limited sales to the USMC and were also purchased for use in the Dutch East Indies. This rifle gave the Garand significant competition at Aberdeen with its advantages being the quick change bbl and the multi-locking bolt system. The disadvantages to this rifle according to the tests at Aberdeen were the bayonet, a small triangular bayonet modeled after the trapdoor its rotary mag which was susceptible to both dirt and damage. This rifle is a nice example of a Johnson rifle having been arsenal refinished with the possibility of the front sight rivets being (correct) replacements. The rifle is equipped with a period, leather sling. With its advantages and disadvantages the Johnson rifle has certainly earned its place in history. Rifle is eqipped with orig bayonet and scabbard. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Rifle shows approx 98% of an arsenal refinish, with just some slight bright spots where the bbl meets the front receiver. Front handguard shows very good, with just a couple of very slight nicks. Buttstock shows good with a couple of slight to moderate dents on the right hand side, between the trigger assembly and the rear receiver. Mechanics are crisp and the bbl is bright and shiny. The WWII leather sling shows good+, with just a little corrosion on one keeper. Bayonet and scabbard are in very good condition. 4-38421 BEK14 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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