ArtR

Andy With a reply message window open, look at the lower left corner of the frame and notice the "Paper Clip" where it says "Drag files here to attach, or choose files..." From any open folder, select images/photos and drag to the message or use "choose files" and navigate to the folder where your photos/images are. Select which images/photos that you want to include. Once you have images/photos selected, and they appear as thumbs in the "uploaded images' section, just click the "+" sign and the image will be included with your post. Also, as you have a "B" prefix rifle, please read the 'Pinned " post on the opening page of this forum titled "Serial Numbers". If you still have questions, then fire away ArtR

For those forum members not familiar, Walt Liss authored "Telling A Genuine Johnson Dagger Bayonet From A Reproduction" found under the Bayonet section of the JohnsonAutomatics site.

SN 7249 SLMG seen on GB 4/6/2024

The rifle would be a C&R, but not all buyers hold a C&R. If purchased with a C&R, flipping/selling to make a profit becomes a very questionable act.

WOW! He got $6200 for it! Wonder if he has FFL? IF it was purchased in April as a C&R, this may fall under a definite NO-NO. Hope the 'new owner' understands what he has purchased.

I know that I probably speak the feelings of many others in wishing Walt the very best in his recovery. ArtR

Hi Andy First off, do you wish to share the SN? If it is a non-prefix SN, (I.E., no letters in front), we can give you the part SN's that shipped with the rifle from the factory. Secondly, if you wish to post a few high resolution photos, forum members can comment on the condition/state of your rifle. Then we can go on from there ArtR

Prices seem reasonable, lots of photos, and looks like most of in-letting is all done. It will be interesting to hear from Trapdoor or someone.

Also, if the one previously sold in April, seller said barrel was shot out. Current new listing shows 'dark' barrel and a cartridge inserted deeply in muzzle. It also has the following in description: -This rifle is in fantastic shape. -the rifle has been test fired. The barrel is dark with a bit of frosting, but still has solid lands and grooves. The muzzle is still tight too! This is a fair shooting rifle -This rifle will ship for free with full insurance. Caveat emptor

SN ???? Looks suspiciously like SN 4805 (stock giveaways & missing bayo lug), which sold recently on GB in April

The rifle, in the video, SN 5521, was reported by a member back in 2010. He does get a few facts mixed up (Dutch East Indies for example), otherwise, not a bad video

I wholeheartedly agree. Great find!

Unknown SN claiming to be a Chilean 7mm Tried to query seller, but negative response.

SN 9605 another Winfield Sporter on GB SN B3222 seen on GunsInternational

Boy, that's a new on on me.

SN B1940 Winfield Sporter

SN A5212 Seen 4/17/2024 on GunBroker wild claim” built specifically for the USMC” SN B7948 Seen 4/17/2024 on GunBroker

As with other years, when Spring comes, even very early Spring, maple trees wake up and spread their wealth. Starting February 10th, I have been trekking back and forth between my home and my nephews, as he does part of his 'job' producing one of Vermont's favorite products: 100% Pure Vermont Maple Syrup. Some of you may not know it, but Vermont Maple Syrup is Special! All other maple syrup, produced in any US state or Canada, is boiled to 66BRIX or 66% sugar content. Vermont Maple Syrup, by state regulation, must be boiled to 66.9BRIX or 66.9% sugar content. That makes Vermont Maple nearly 1% sweeter than any other. That takes more time and money, but due to outside pressures, we end up selling our product for about the same as others. Anyway, we boiled for the first time this year on February 12th, and then we had a cold spell, and now the trees are awake again and we boiled again yesterday. However, as some of you are aware, the seasons have been unusual and unpredictable, and this year is no exception. Besides being early, it has been very warm. I understand February has been 2% warmer than any previous one. Temps in the 60's is totally unheard of. And, starting tomorrow, March may be similar. We here have day time temps forecast to be in the 50's for the next 5 days, with overnight lows not dropping below freezing. This is not conducive to making syrup. We need warm daytime temps 35-45 and overnight lows well below freezing. The freezing and thawing is what makes the sap flow for a long time, allowing a good production year. Long term high temps causes the trees to push buds in preparation to leaf out. That changes the sap, the flavor of the syrup changes, and ends the season. Right now, we are hoping for the best. Cheers and enjoy Real Maple Syrup on you pancakes, waffles, drizzled over ice cream or pie, and in your coffee. ArtR

Hi guys. One other note. For those familiar with heating with 'fire wood', and the work involved, we burned just slightly over 10 cords of "hard wood" during those 62 days, (I.E., no soft wood), to make the nearly 2100 gallons.

TerentiusJ: The fact that the parts do not match any of the factory list is not of concern at all, as this is a "sporter" rifle that was assembled by one of the iterations of Winfield. The fact that you have all parts for a "full military" except for the butt stock is to your benefit. If you should ever locate either a butt stock or full stock set, that would allow you to basically transition to a full military rifle. Regardless, you should be very happy with your purchase as it currently exists. If you are unsure, possibly have a competent gunsmith look the rifle over. However, if your chosen gunsmith knows little to nothing of JSAR's, I would be a bit cautious. Checking headspace would be the one major concern. Other than that, others may chime in, I would think you would be good to go for a test firing.

Hi RWWJ You are correct. That is a "huge" hole. The spiral nail is not very big or thick. I will try and get some measurements from that 'old broken' piece that I have, so that it might help, if you find someway or someone to assist in getting/making a part. ArtR

So, a final note (?) to the 2024 Maple Syrup season. On April 12th, my nephew, and skeleton crew, hauled another 3000 gallons of barely 1% questionable sap and processed it through the RO. He boiled in the late afternoon, using that sap in an effort to push the last remaining good syrup from the evaporator pans. He re-opened the 48th barrel and completed filling it with 35 gallons of 'syrup', which he is sure will be purchased by the packing house. It was definitely commercial grade. However, that put his official total for the year at 2095 gallons, a record production year for him. Some other records: 113950 gallons of sap hauled by 116 truck loads/trips. This season of 62 days (first to last boil) tied with the 2018 year. Also, the 24 boil days tied years 2011, 2016, and 2020. This yield also was nearly .55 gal syrup from each tap, a record for him. He then let the fire go out, and left the evaporator full with the remaining sap. Now some magic begins. This sap will sit for a several weeks, and in that process, the natural sugars and yeasts will ferment, creating natural acids to help clean the pans naturally, instead of using harsh commercial acids. When the fermenting is done, he will drain the evaporator and power wash the interior, and then he will prepare for next years season. This years spouts need to be pulled, all 3813 of them. Over the course of the summer, there is wood to be cut, split, stacked, and dried. Over the next several months, he will have to revisit the woods frequently to remove any branches, limbs, trees, downed either by weather or age, from the lines and make repairs if he finds them. Until next season....some cleaning photos from the 2021 season

Richard. The piece(s) in question, which allows securing the front cross pin tab to the stock , on most diagrams does not seem to have either a 'description' or a replacement source. However, one of the 'original' JSAR parts lists does list two parts that quite well may be the pieces in question. Many years ago, I was able to find one complete piece with spiral screw to replace the broken piece on my rifle. I saved the old piece, and include 2 photos of that piece, along with the original spiral nail with which it was attached to the stock. I have circled in the photo the part where it was broken off from mine. It broke at the widest part of the part. I believe that is was made out of some thin spring steel or the like. to replace the 'broken' The cross pins show as two separate parts on some parts lists, however, I believe maybe Joe Scott said, dimensionally, they are identical. You could probably test this theory.

Hey RWWJ, having 4 parts match the receiver is pretty darn good. Only a few other owners have been able to claim more, with a very few having all the correct parts, which is extremely rare. Great job on your acquisition. As others have pointed out, there are a few minor issues. You should really acquire the front cross pin. While the locking tab would be nice, you might be able to get by maybe by fashioning one out of thin sheet metal. I will try and find a photo of a complete one for reference.

Hi TerentiusJ: I just looked again at the listing and photo, and seller has it listed as SN 4258 and I think I am inclined to believe that as the numeral 6 will normally have a 'tail' on the left side, even if the upper portion is cut off. See image As the SN probably is different, here is the corrected data for SN 4258 The following information is provided from the production logs: Receiver SN 4258, Received From: Cranston Arms, Date Received 1/8/1942, Stock No. none, Barrel No. 1934A, Hammer Block No. 5551, Hammer No. 7089, Bolt No. 8602, Locking Cam No. 5836, Firing Pin No. 5342, Extractor No. 4061, Magazine No. 7786, Disposition Date 1/19/1942, Transferred to J.A. Inc - N.P.C