cmcwilliams

Thanks, gentlemen. I'm going to try and get the stock back to military configuration if I can. This is a great site. Best, Chip

Also, the only markings on the barrel I can find are "3 1" near the breach end. The numbers are visible through the ventilated portion when the barrel is assembled. There is no ".30-06" on the barrel anywhere. Thanks!

Thank you for the information. The sporter stock makes me think that this was refinished as parkerized at some point, given the worn Cranston stamp. I'm posting some photos so any additional information you can provide would be very helpful. If the stock is a sporter, would you recommend trying to find a replacement military style stock to put on it?

I just received my Johnson 1941 and am tickled pink! I've had my eye on one of these since I was a kid. I have a couple of questions for the group. Does anyone have any information on the serial number for this rifle? It is numbered 6931. The bore gauges at 0 and appears unfired. Another question - the stock screw hole (right side-forward of sling swivel) has a wooden plug in it. Was that put on by someone later? Also, the butt swivel is a simple single screw design, not the two screw type I've seen on other rifles. Other than that, it appears to be in original military configuration. I would say this weapon retains 100% of the original parkerized finish. The Cranston cartouche, with star, is not very sharp, however, so I was wondering if anyone thought this had been arsenal (or otherwise) refinished. Thanks for any info! Best, Richard