usmcdoc67 Posted April 23, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 23, 2019 Not sure if this is the right forum, if not please move to the correct one. Have the opportunity to purchase the above, however, not sure on some things. The serial # is A0366 and from what I've been able to find they were produced from '41-'45. Question being, '41 or not? Also, someone in the past checkered the fore stock & pistol grip. They also added some type of cap (looks like Ivory) to bottom of the grip. Otherwise, looks to be an original piece, with all correct markings. I am wondering how these changes would affect price. In negotiations now for about $3500, as is. Thoughts? I know pics would be great, but the elderly gentlemen wouldn't go for it. Thanks for L@@king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT CHIP SAUNDERS Posted April 23, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 23, 2019 NO EXPERT . I have had only . 2 M41 "Johnson " rifles . There is a lot of hard info on these, as well as some old wives tales What I KNOW is as follows . There were A . B . C series of serial numbers, rear sights were in meters,The removable barrel were stamped down by the locking rings . Make sure it is a .30 caliber . Some were built in 7mm Mauser for foreign sales. Post war a Company called Winfield sold M41's in a sporter version featuring a rubber recoil pad, refinished,and I believe stock checkering With out a photo I am at a disadvantage. Parts are difficult to find and expensive. Bayonets are around, but equally expensive. AFAIK the only way to replace the stock is with a reproduction, and they to are $$$. These rifles are very popular with collectors and in demand' I am only guessing at production numbers at 70.000 units . Still a guess . If the gun is heavily modified it will bring less money. Check some of the other websites for more information Hope . this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcdoc67 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks! Saw one post that 41,500 Johnson's were produced, along with the Johnson Light Machinegun. Also stated that serial numbers ran 1-9999 then the A,B,C,D up thru G were used as a prefix. This particular Johnson is an original, correct weapon...…..Except for bubba checkering the stock. Am trying to convince owner to allow pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT CHIP SAUNDERS Posted April 25, 2019 Share #4 Posted April 25, 2019 DOC Glad you found a source of real info on the M41 Rifle IF the stock is mutilated beyond restoration then a repro stock is about your only option . As is , to me as a collector its value would be as a place holder or a shooter. Bruce Canfields . book on the . Johnson Rifles is an excellent source . I think John Spangler of www.oldguns.net . has a substantial listing of arms related books. Old guys can be real cranky, I know. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplnorton Posted April 25, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 25, 2019 The Johnson market right now is soft I think. The values have went down. You can buy a original non sporterized one for 4k if you look around. I think he is asking too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcdoc67 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted April 26, 2019 After closer inspection, don't think it's Winfield conversion. Still has original butt plate. Haggling at $3k now. Gonna let it simmer awhile. Thanks Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcdoc67 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted April 26, 2019 One just sold on Morphy's today for $5,500, plus premium (23.5%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT CHIP SAUNDERS Posted April 27, 2019 Share #8 Posted April 27, 2019 NO EXPERT IF the stock is original, and you can live with it , and you really gotta have it then go ahead . All collectors sell off sooner or later, and a messed with stock will still be messed with in 40 years . No Disrespect meant, just my experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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