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World War II U.S. Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. B5183, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is a very nice all original WWII Model 1941 Johnson Arms semi-automatic rifle. This rifle was designed by Melvin Johnson in 1939, and it was a serious contender against the M1 Garand rifle. Although the U.S. Army adopted the M1 Garand rifles, the U.S.M.C. Marine Corps Parachute and Raider Battalions acquired some as war expedient models and used them very effectively in the early island hopping campaigns in the South Pacific in 1942/43. These Johnson rifles have several unique features/improvements over the M1 Garand, such as a ten round, rotary magazine that could easily be loaded at anytime with either a
single or multiple rounds before or during a battle, and a quick and easily removable barrel that allowed for easy storage in a parachute jump bag.
The receiver is marked with five line, patent information ,and “JOHNSON AUTOMATICS/MODEL OF 1941” logo, address and the serial number “B5183”. The barrel is marked “J.A./30-06” on the breech end,
with the front of the barrel support marked “30-06/41” with the rear chamber area of the barrel and locking lugs/barrel extension area both correctly stamped with the matching number “9881H”. The right rear side of the receiver is stamped with the “CRANSTON/ARMS/CO.” inside an inverted triangle. The right side of the rear sight is stamped “METERS” with “M2” stamped on the left side. This original rifle has its original WWII green parkerized finish on the steel parts, with a lighter green parkerized finish on the stamped steel rotary magazine assembly. The rear sight assembly also has the original/correct WWII blue/black finish clearly indicating that this rifle has never been refinished. It is fitted with its original oil finished, two-piece walnut buttstock and forend with the original checkered steel buttplate. The rifle bolt is marked “B8558” and is still in the original “in the white” factory condition. CONDITION: Fine with 80% plus of the original green parkerized finish, showing even honest wear on the metal surfaces. The stock and forend are both in very good condition with a nice dark original appearance on the wood overall showing minor field/handling marks, with some wood wear on the lower toe area of the stock. Mechanically excellent. A very nice original WWII Model 1941 Johnson semi-automatic rifle. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 340
Exceptional World War II U.S. Winchester “WIN-13” M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with CMP Letter - Serial no. 1603689, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. This is an outstanding World War II Winchester manufactured M1 Garand rifle manufactured in January of 1945. This rifle
is absolutely all original and appears to have not been issued. It has all of its original Winchester parts with the same correct late production matching factory parkerized finish. The right of the receiver is marked “D28291WIN-13”, and the barrel is correctly marked on the right side with the Winchester circled “WP” proof followed by a single punch dot
"Win-13"refers to receivers originally produced in early 1943, but never completed or assembled until the end of production in 1945. An estimated 30,000 were manufactured and accepted by the Army to fulfill the contract.
proof mark, “23” and an “X”. The outer ring of the breech is parkerized, and the inner area is in the white, correctly, as Winchester parkerized their barrels while affixed to the receiver. The barrel is fitted with the original late Winchester pattern, wide-base gas cylinder with the round top gas cylinder lock, both correctly with their Du-Lite black oxide finish (blue in color) with a “P” and “o” marked cross slot gas plug. “D28287-1 W.R.A.” marked bolt, “D35382-W.R.A.” uncut operating rod, “D28290-W.R.A.” trigger housing, “C46025 W.R.A.” milled trigger guard, “C-46008-1W.R.A.” hammer,
“WRA-1” safety, hammer spring guide without wings. It has the correct rear sight with rounded end locking bar on the windage knob. It has a smooth spring clip on the rear handguard with the oval pattern Winchester middle barrel band with the original solid cross pin still in place. Boxed “WRA/GHD” and crossed cannons cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist with a circled “P” proof partially stamped behind the trigger guard area. The buttplate has the correct raised checkering pattern with the smooth outer edge, with the sharp edge on the trapdoor found on Winchester manufactured buttplates. Includes a CMP letter indicating it was sold out of inventory on March 23, 1996, and a black plastic CMP case. CONDITION: Excellent plus, nearly as issued, retains 98% plus original Winchester parkerized and Du-Lite finishes with a patch of small dings on the left of the receiver, and some scattered light freckling on the rear sight cover. The stock is also excellent with defined edges, scattered light handling marks, and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent. A truly exceptional example of a Winchester M1 Garand rifle that would make an excellent addition to any U.S. Military arms collection! Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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