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[Orlando]

[m14brian]

That's AWESOME! I've wanted one forever but of course the prices have prevented that.
m14brian

[Orlando]

That's AWESOME! I've wanted one forever but of course the prices have prevented that.
m14brian

That is what kept me away from them,prices have dropped on these lately. I couldn't refuse if for the price, also got some spare parts

[Orlando]

I purchased this rifle the other day off another firearms forum. These are the sellers pictures I should have it in hand sometime this week.

The forearm is cracked but hopefully I can get it repaired. Is also missing a screw by the trigger group. What is this screw called and where can I find a original?

Pin on mag cover looks like it is working out , other than that it appears to be in good condition. Any comments, see any red flags? I am a Garand guy and these rifles are all new to me

The guy I purchased it from said it was his Dads who bought it 50 years ago. He fired it a few times with him over the years

[RDS]

Mag retaining pin in backwards. L shape goes to the rear. Stock will keep it from backing out and L shape keeps it from moving forward

[Orlando]

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[Orlando]

cracked forearm

Missing screw


Came with a few spare parts

[RDS]

Missing rear stock screw and lock washer

[Orlando]

[jnw847]

Congrats! Beautiful rifle.

[RDS]

You did good. Very nice rare original rifle.

[Phil McGrath]

I think there neat but I don't know anything detailed about them because of the rarity. One of the frogs looks like its missing a rivet, and it looks like its seen better days anyway so just send it too me and I will take care of the rest for you....

[Orlando]

Yes the sling definatly has been rode hard and put away wet

[RCS]

Very early Johnson Rifles have handstamped serial numbers no A or B prefix most are four digit. internal parts with number are not matching to serial number. USMC examples had the ears around the front sight cut off. A lot of repro bayonets around too. A friend in Ariz had Johnson serial number R13, R was for rotary magazine as box mags were made at that time. You can sometimes find barrels in 7x57mm Mauser or 270 Winchester as Winfield Arms made sporters many years ago. Two years ago I had a friend in FLA sell a almost unfired mint Johnson for 7K, seems mint examples will bring 5K to 6K. Don't expect accuracy to equal the M1 rifle, extraction is rather violent from most Johnson's.

[RDS]

RCS is correct on accuracy not on par with M1 Garand. About 30 years ago I shot several DCM matches with a Johnson I had. Could never shoot better the then 340s. Rifle never skipped a beat. Recoil is completely different than an M1 Garand. I would not shoot your rifle till you obtain the rear stock screw and washer. If you shot it with out the screw you run the risk of cracking the butt stock. Original butt stocks are extremely rare, if you can find one at all. American Rifleman April 1965 issue on pages 20 and 21 has take down instructions and parts diagram.

[Orlando]

Thanks for the tips guys. No I will not be shooting until I get screw and new handgaurd

[Jersey Devil]

Absolutely gorgeous and rare rifle. I love it!!