*EXTREMELY EARLY JOHNSON MODEL 1941 SEMI AUTO RIFLE THAT WAS ISSUED TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CAPTAIN ROBERT H. DUNLAP, USMC.

*EXTREMELY EARLY JOHNSON MODEL 1941 SEMI AUTO RIFLE THAT WAS ISSUED TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CAPTAIN ROBERT H. DUNLAP, USMC. SN A0009. Cal. 30-06. Standard Johnson semi-auto rifle with 22-1/2″ rnd bbl, usual front sight with flared ears and bayonet lug. It has pierced metal hand guard and standard markings. Mounted in uncheckered 2-pc walnut stock and forearm with sling loops containing a partial, orig military sling. This rifle was issued to Captain Robert H. Dunlap after the invasion of Guadalcanal. Captain Dunlap fought in the battles of Guadalcanal, Vella La Vella, Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. All of these battles were some of the bloodiest and most difficult the Marine Corps faces in WWII. Not only is this a rifle used by a real combat hero, it is also one of, if not the earliest known Johnson rifles issued to the Marine Corps. Captain Dunlap was born October 19, 1920, graduated high school, and attended Monmouth College in Illinois where he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. After graduation he was called to active duty in 1943 and after attending various Marine Corps schools, including paratroop training, was promoted to 1 Lt and shipped overseas with his unit where he participated in four battles in 1943 and 1944. In the Spring of 1944 he was promoted to Captain, returned to the U.S. and joined the 5th Marine Division, 26th Marines as Commander of Company C, 1st Battalion during the Iwo Jima campaign. On 19 Feb 1945, the second day of the invasion, Captain Dunlap led his company under withering artillery, mortar, rifle and machine gun fire, to a point where they became pinned down by the Japanese firing from caves in steep cliffs above them. Captain Dunlap crawled about 200 yds, exposed to continuous fire and directed friendly artillery fire to the caves where the Japanese were fortified. He remained 2 days & nights without respite, under continuous fire to direct the bombardment for which he earned the Medal of Honor. A week later he took a bullet in the hip, was evacuated, and spend 14 months recuperating. He retired on 1 Dec 1946 as a Major and died March 24, 2000. Accompanied by a copy of the Medal of Honor Citation for Captain Dunlap, along with a copy of photo of President Truman presenting the Medal, & copies of other photos. PROVENANCE: Captain Robert H. Dunlap, USMC. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Barrel and receiver retain most of their orig Parkerized finish with light sharp edge wear. Hand guard retains about 80% dull orig finish and the rotating magazine cover retains strong orig blue with a light coating of fine rust. Stock has a few chips and dings, as one might expect from a genuine combat used rifle, but overall is sound and retains hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. Sling is dry and brittle with a hand repaired break. 4-48279 JR295 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3051	$21,275.00	EXTREMELY EARLY JOHNSON MODEL 1941 SEMI AUTO RIFLE THAT WAS ISSUED TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CAPTAIN ROBERT H. DUNLAP, USMC. SN A0009. Cal. 30-06. Standard Johnson semi-auto rifle with 22-1/2″ rnd bbl, usual front sight with flared ears and bayonet lug. It has pierced metal hand guard and standard markings. Mounted in uncheckered 2-pc walnut stock and forearm with sling loops containing a partial, orig military sling. This rifle was issued to Captain Robert H. Dunlap after the invasion of Guadalcanal. Captain Dunlap fought in the battles of Guadalcanal, Vella La Vella, Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. All of these battles were some of the bloodiest and most difficult the Marine Corps faces in WWII. Not only is this a rifle used by a real combat hero, it is also one of, if not the earliest known Johnson rifles issued to the Marine Corps. Captain Dunlap was born October 19, 1920, graduated high school, and attended Monmouth College in Illinois where he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. After graduation he was called to active duty in 1943 and after attending various Marine Corps schools, including paratroop training, was promoted to 1 Lt and shipped overseas with his unit where he participated in four battles in 1943 and 1944. In the Spring of 1944 he was promoted to Captain, returned to the U.S. and joined the 5th Marine Division, 26th Marines as Commander of Company C, 1st Battalion during the Iwo Jima campaign. On 19 Feb 1945, the second day of the invasion, Captain Dunlap led his company under withering artillery, mortar, rifle and machine gun fire, to a point where they became pinned down by the Japanese firing from caves in steep cliffs above them. Captain Dunlap crawled about 200 yds, exposed to continuous fire and directed friendly artillery fire to the caves where the Japanese were fortified. He remained 2 days & nights without respite, under continuous fire to direct the bombardment for which he earned the Medal of Honor. A week later he took a bullet in the hip, was evacuated, and spend 14 months recuperating. He retired on 1 Dec 1946 as a Major and died March 24, 2000. Accompanied by a copy of the Medal of Honor Citation for Captain Dunlap, along with a copy of photo of President Truman presenting the Medal, & copies of other photos. PROVENANCE: Captain Robert H. Dunlap, USMC. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Barrel and receiver retain most of their orig Parkerized finish with light sharp edge wear. Hand guard retains about 80% dull orig finish and the rotating magazine cover retains strong orig blue with a light coating of fine rust. Stock has a few chips and dings, as one might expect from a genuine combat used rifle, but overall is sound and retains hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. Sling is dry and brittle with a hand repaired break. 4-48279 JR295 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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