Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Historical WWII Era semi-auto rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Cranston Arms Co. Johnson Automatics Model of 1941 Winfield Arms Exclusive!
These Winfield Arms Exclusive models were very scarce and hard to come by! This example still retains the 30-06, 270win, and 7mm Barrels!
These Winfield Arms Exclusive models were very scarce and hard to come by! This example still retains the 30-06, 270win, and 7mm Barrels!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Cranston Arms Co.
Model: Johnson Automatics M1941
Serial: B0104
Caliber: .30-06, 7mm, and 270 winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Removable Air Cooled Barrel
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade on Ramp Base Front with Mounted Bushnell Scope Chief 4x Scope
Stock/Grips: Custom-Stocked by W.R. Hutchings in High-Grade Walnut with Full Pistol Grip and Monte Carlo Cheekpiece
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The top of the receiver is roll-stamped "CAL. 30-06 SEMI. AUTO./"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A." over serial number. The patent markings are stamped in five lines between the factory legend and the rear sight. "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." is stamped in an inverted triangle on the right rear of the receiver.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Despite repeated requests to adopt the rifle by the Marine Corps, the Johnson rifle also lacked the support of US Army Ordnance, which had already invested considerable sums in the development of the M1 and its revised gas operating system, then just going into full production. Johnson was successful in selling small quantities of the M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun to the U.S. armed forces, and this weapon was later used by both Para-Marines and the Army’s First Special Service Force.
In late 1946, Argentina expressed an interest in Johnson’s arms, and Johnson fabricated a prototype, the Model 1947 auto carbine, a semi-automatic rifle variant of the light machine gun with the 10 round cylindrical magazine. While specific details are sketchy, it apparently bore little resemblance, but shared some features with the Johnson M1941 light machine gun. Argentina apparently declined to purchase any, and the M1947 auto carbine never went into production. In any event, the post-war years were not kind to the Johnson organization. The entity filed for bankruptcy and was liquidated in early 1949. “ Every U.S. Military Arms collection needs a Johnson. If you don’t have one yet, here it is and if you already have one, this one is probably an improvement!
Contents:
This example is in AMAZING condition overall showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the framed Advertisement article and two additional barrels that complete the set seen pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Johnson Automatics M1941
Serial: B0104
Caliber: .30-06, 7mm, and 270 winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Removable Air Cooled Barrel
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade on Ramp Base Front with Mounted Bushnell Scope Chief 4x Scope
Stock/Grips: Custom-Stocked by W.R. Hutchings in High-Grade Walnut with Full Pistol Grip and Monte Carlo Cheekpiece
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The top of the receiver is roll-stamped "CAL. 30-06 SEMI. AUTO./"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A." over serial number. The patent markings are stamped in five lines between the factory legend and the rear sight. "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." is stamped in an inverted triangle on the right rear of the receiver.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
“The M1941 Johnson Rifle” was an American short-recoil operated semi-automatic rifle designed by Melvin Johnson prior to World War II. The M1941 competed unsuccessfully with the U.S. M1 Rifle.
Melvin Johnson campaigned heavily for the adoption of the Johnson rifle by the U.S. Army and other service branches. However, after limited testing, the U.S. Army rejected Johnson’s rifle in favor of the M1 rifle developed by Springfield Armory. The M1941 was ordered by the Netherlands for issue to the KNIL in the Dutch East Indies, but the Japanese invaded the islands before the rifles could be shipped from California. At this time, the U.S. Marine Corps found itself in need of a modern fast-firing infantry rifle, and acquired some rifles from the Dutch East Indies shipment for issue to its Para-marine battalions then preparing to deploy for action in the Pacific theatre. By all accounts, the M1941 performed acceptably in combat with the Marines in the early days of the Pacific fighting.
Melvin Johnson campaigned heavily for the adoption of the Johnson rifle by the U.S. Army and other service branches. However, after limited testing, the U.S. Army rejected Johnson’s rifle in favor of the M1 rifle developed by Springfield Armory. The M1941 was ordered by the Netherlands for issue to the KNIL in the Dutch East Indies, but the Japanese invaded the islands before the rifles could be shipped from California. At this time, the U.S. Marine Corps found itself in need of a modern fast-firing infantry rifle, and acquired some rifles from the Dutch East Indies shipment for issue to its Para-marine battalions then preparing to deploy for action in the Pacific theatre. By all accounts, the M1941 performed acceptably in combat with the Marines in the early days of the Pacific fighting.
Despite repeated requests to adopt the rifle by the Marine Corps, the Johnson rifle also lacked the support of US Army Ordnance, which had already invested considerable sums in the development of the M1 and its revised gas operating system, then just going into full production. Johnson was successful in selling small quantities of the M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun to the U.S. armed forces, and this weapon was later used by both Para-Marines and the Army’s First Special Service Force.
In late 1946, Argentina expressed an interest in Johnson’s arms, and Johnson fabricated a prototype, the Model 1947 auto carbine, a semi-automatic rifle variant of the light machine gun with the 10 round cylindrical magazine. While specific details are sketchy, it apparently bore little resemblance, but shared some features with the Johnson M1941 light machine gun. Argentina apparently declined to purchase any, and the M1947 auto carbine never went into production. In any event, the post-war years were not kind to the Johnson organization. The entity filed for bankruptcy and was liquidated in early 1949. “ Every U.S. Military Arms collection needs a Johnson. If you don’t have one yet, here it is and if you already have one, this one is probably an improvement!
Contents:
This example is in AMAZING condition overall showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the framed Advertisement article and two additional barrels that complete the set seen pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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