September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2023
Manufactured in 1941 in the "B" production block. Some "B" prefix Johnson rifles are known to have been in the possession of the USMC during WWII, with the Marine Corps obtaining 750 rifles in total. This high condition example is fit with a 23" parkerized barrel marked " J.A. / .30-06", protected blade front sight, and adjustable peep sight graduated to 900 meters. Barrel bushing marked ".30-06" and "41" with a 7-row perforated heat shield. Bolt is from the "B" production block although does not match the rifle serial number, a common occurrence as these rifles are believed to have been assembled at the factory without care to match internal numbers. Receiver stamped on top with maker, model, and patent information, and with "CRANSTON / ARMS" logo at the rear. Standard 2-piece walnut stocks with a checkered steel butt plate. CONDITION: A very good, well above average, example. Bountiful amounts of original factory metal finishes are retained, some high-edge silvering and mild evidence of use present. Stocks are fine with some scattered light impressions. Very good bore with sharp rifling throughout. Mechanically fine. A very fine and desirable Johnson rifle.
Manufacturer
Johnson Automatics