The M1941 Johnson Rifle is an American short-recoil operated semi-automatic rifle designed by Melvin Johnson prior to World War II. The M1941 unsuccessfully competed with the contemporary M1 Garand rifle but was used in limited numbers by …

The M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun, also known as the Johnson and the Johnny gun, [1] was an American recoil-operated light machine gun designed by Melvin Johnson in the late 1930s. It shared the same operating principle and many parts with his M1941 Johnson rifle and M1947 Johnson auto carbine.

Oct 19, 2023 · The Johnson possesses one of those rare mechanisms that throws sand and dirt out of the action instead of jamming on it. I have talked to Army Ordnance men who tested the M1941 Johnson and they said that it was the ONLY gun …

Melvin Johnson attempted to have his M1941 rifle adopted as a substitute standard for the M1 Garand, and they did see use in the Pacific theater.

Dec 7, 2020 · The M1941 Johnson LMG featured a straight-line stock with an exceptionally tall front sight. Image: Author’s collection. The Marines noted the Johnson rifle’s easily detachable barrel as their prime reason for selecting the weapon for their “Para-Marines.”

Aug 12, 2020 · Today, the M1941 is a valuable antique gun for firearms collectors. Learn everything you need to know about the history and collectability of the M1941 Johnson rifle. And, discover why it is in high-demand at firearms auctions across the Northeastern United States.

Dec 7, 2022 · The M1941 Johnson light machine gun originated from the mind of lawyer and US Marine Corps Reserve Capt. Melvin Johnson. Unimpressed with the US Army’s M1 Garand , he wanted to develop a semi-automatic service rifle that could outperform “the greatest battle implement ever devised.”

Jul 30, 2020 · Johnson was the inventor of the Johnson Caliber 30 Semi-automatic Rifle M1941, the only rifle to give the Garand a run for its money as the official WWII battle rifle of the U.S. armed forces. As it turns out, it wasn’t much of a run, but its middling success is what makes the Johnson so collectible today.

Aug 20, 2017 · The Johnson semi-automatic rifle was of similar size to the gas-operated M1, at 9.5-pounds and 45-inches long, but was very different mechanically. It fired from a reciprocating barrel that...

Mar 1, 2001 · The semi-automatic Johnson rifles today have far surpassed the average M1 Garand in price. An original military configuration Johnson rifle today is a highly prized collector’s item. All of the military Johnsons had a Parkerized finish, except for …