November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
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. This attractive example remains in standard configuration with 22" parkerized barrel marked ".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, with with "CRANSTON / ARMS" logo stamped at the rear. Fit with 2-piece walnut stocks, the butt mounted with a checkered steel butt plate. Rifle is complete with a woven sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original finish is retained showing spots of silvering and some thinning on the magazine. Stocks retain bountiful amounts of factory finish with minor marks. The butt stock has some splits behind the magazine and one at the tang which appears to be stable, although the stock is slightly loose. Fine bright bore displaying sharp rifling. Mechanically fine. BAS