GICOP Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Here are a couple of pictures of my M1941 Johnson Rifle.This rifle has been deactivated to comply with UK Gun lawsThe bayonetThe bayonet scabbard Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Flick Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 That is a beautiful example of the Johnson and its bayonet. In .30 caliber, I presume? Are there numbers on the muzzle ring of your bayonet? Bruce Canfield has recently written a comprehensive history and guide to the Johnson rifle. If you don't have a copy you might want to think about picking one up. Thanks for the post and the pic. Charlie Flick Link to post Share on other sites
GICOP Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi Charlie Thanks for the comments, glad you like it. The serial number of the rifle appears to make it one of the early production, no prefixed letter just four numbers and yes it is .30cal. I've got a copy of the Bruce Canfield and you are right it is very informative. These numbers on the barrel ring 3078 All the best Martyn Link to post Share on other sites
Jan Wouters Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Where was this gun used ? I never saw it before ... luctor et emergo. Link to post Share on other sites
artu44 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 How sad hearing words like "deactivate to comply..." Another beautiful piece of history victim of ignorance of men ruling nations without trusting in their own people. Link to post Share on other sites
bilko *Deceased* Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Where was this gun used ? I never saw it before ... mainly by the usmc but a few 120 if i remember were Traded with the FSSF for a quanity of there special explosive,So they did see service in mto and s/france. Dave. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/61663-forum-member-bilkos-dave-death-reported/ Link to post Share on other sites
pathfinder505 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Where was this gun used ? I never saw it before ... I saw one at the SOS a couple of years ago for $750 with a dummy receiver. Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Willaert Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 mainly by the usmc but a few 120 if i remember were Traded with the FSSF for a quanity of there special explosive,So they did see service in mto and s/france. Dave. Dave, The FSSF trade explosives for the M1941 Johnson Machine Gun shown below, and not the Johnson Rifle... The Johnson Rifle was used by troops in the PTO and by Dutch troops in Indonesia... Maybe some made it to the ETO in hands of USMC troops aboard vessels, but it would have been a very small number... Johan '29th,Let's Go!' Link to post Share on other sites
GICOP Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 How sad hearing words like "deactivate to comply..."Another beautiful piece of history victim of ignorance of men ruling nations without trusting in their own people. I couldn't agree more artu44 I believe the USMC aquired about 750 and they were mainly used by Paramarines Link to post Share on other sites
bilko *Deceased* Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 mainly by the usmc but a few 120 if i remember were Traded with the FSSF for a quanity of there special explosive,So they did see service in mto and s/france. Dave. Thats what i said johan mate It was 125 johnny guns for the new RS explosive that the FSSF had an abundance of . Hopefully Martyn we'll do an event together that i can get a photo shot of me with the johnny gun in my FSSF get up Dave. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/61663-forum-member-bilkos-dave-death-reported/ Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Flick Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 From my archives, I thought you guys might like to see this advertisement for the Johnson LMG. It came from a wartime issue of Ordnance magazine. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites
GICOP Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Thanks for posting the ad Charlie. Hi Dave hopefully, we'll be at the Victory Show so the photo shoot will be on Cheers Martyn Link to post Share on other sites
bilko *Deceased* Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Can any one advise me on the avaliablity of m1941 johnson LMG mags and accessories. Cheers, Dave. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/61663-forum-member-bilkos-dave-death-reported/ Link to post Share on other sites
GICOP Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Can any one advise me on the avaliablity of m1941 johnson LMG mags and accessories. Cheers, Dave. Dave OLDGUNS have a mag for sale $75 http://oldguns.net/catacc.htm Link to post Share on other sites
bilko *Deceased* Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Dave OLDGUNS have a mag for sale $75 http://oldguns.net/catacc.htm Thanks martyn,What about the cleaning kit!,also what sling was used?. Dave. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/61663-forum-member-bilkos-dave-death-reported/ Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhund Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 How sad hearing words like "deactivate to comply..."Another beautiful piece of history victim of ignorance of men ruling nations without trusting in their own people. Hi I own mine with a legal gun license ( Model 4 in Belgium) in perfect working order but I dont trust this weapon which often jam, due to its snail shaped magasine. Therefore I sheldom bring it to the shooting range. This weapon has seen combats against thee japanese with the dutch army in their former colonies of West Indies ( currently Indonesia). Its number is a 4 digit one starting with # 1XXX Teufelhund WOODS NOW U.S MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY, our lines include now the entire Bois de Belleau. Signed, Major Shearer "Skipper" 5Th Marines, 3rd Bat - June 25th 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
craig_pickrall Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 This is a first edition manual published by Johnson rather than the US government. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER, SADLY, HAS PASSED AWAY Please click here to read the tributes to Craig Link to post Share on other sites
craig_pickrall Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER, SADLY, HAS PASSED AWAY Please click here to read the tributes to Craig Link to post Share on other sites
craig_pickrall Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER, SADLY, HAS PASSED AWAY Please click here to read the tributes to Craig Link to post Share on other sites
craig_pickrall Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER, SADLY, HAS PASSED AWAY Please click here to read the tributes to Craig Link to post Share on other sites
craig_pickrall Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER, SADLY, HAS PASSED AWAY Please click here to read the tributes to Craig Link to post Share on other sites
craig_pickrall Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER, SADLY, HAS PASSED AWAY Please click here to read the tributes to Craig Link to post Share on other sites
BC312 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I bet that gets Bilkos juices flowing Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhund Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 In the hands of the Forcemen of the Brave , FSSF And the GERMAN cousin ( Internet Pic) Teufelhund WOODS NOW U.S MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY, our lines include now the entire Bois de Belleau. Signed, Major Shearer "Skipper" 5Th Marines, 3rd Bat - June 25th 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhund Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 And my Johnson 1941 RIFLE ( I wish I had the LMG instead) T WOODS NOW U.S MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY, our lines include now the entire Bois de Belleau. Signed, Major Shearer "Skipper" 5Th Marines, 3rd Bat - June 25th 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
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