Bubakles

Hi! I am so sorry about not checking in! I completely forgot about this, and now I feel like an idiot. If you still have the part and want to sell it please send an email to m1karbiini@gmail.com. Thanks, and sorry again for not checking up here

Thanks! I have tried to keep my eyes open here in Europe but Johnsons are VERY rare here. Never mind spareparts which are non-existant..

Hi One of my Johnsons is missing the part mentioned in the topic; the little clip that clamps on to the firing pin. I took a chance and ordered a Johnson LMG part with the same name but it was not of correct dimensions. None of the "typical" places have them like e-gunpart.com etc. Oh and I am located in Europe if that makes a difference. Thanks

Hi fellas! I am eagerly waiting for the snow to melt so I can get out to the range. I am the owner of two rather well-worn Johnson rifles, which I intend to fire as soon as possible, and to make sure I don't break anything I need your help Johnson 1: Appears recoil spring is broken, as the bolt can't move far enough back to catch on the bolt hold open. Thought I'd replace it but can't get the buffer tube rear spring to budge. Is it possible to remove the whole tube from within the buttstock? How is this done? If I could remove it I could let it soak in oil to loosen it hopefully. I just need to know how to get the tube out... Otherwise the rifle is ready to go I think! Johnson 2: Rifle is missing the "clip" that goes on the firing pin, nr 78 in this pic http://www.gunpartscorp.com/pub/schematic/Johnson_Semi-Auto1941_schem.jpg Otherwise I would use the one from my first Johnson but it doesn't fit! The part is too thick to fit inside the bolt body which I really don't understand... I do not want to fire the rifle without this piece. I cannot find a replacement anywhere. I even ordered the firing pin clip for the Johnson LMG but it is completely different dimensions (longer). If you need pics I can take pics of anything you need along with measurements on the rifles, good quality ones too. These might seem like stupid questions but I do NOT want to mess these rifles up. Better safe than sorry. I really appreciate your help, and will get pics/more info on anything you need. Thanks!

FYI I visited an aquaintance who has 4 Johnsons and one Johnson MG, and interestingly enough his no-prefix Johnson also has the dashes on the rear sight. All prefix ones are missing the dashes. Anyone else want to check their no-prefix rifles for these?

Thank you for this! Unfortunately none of the parts match, but I guess that's no biggie.

That is interesting about the dashes. Are we seeing a pattern here? And regarding the pics: I use an image-host, to which I link the pictures. Ie I upload the picture to the (free) host, and get links to them which I embed with tags ( link to the picture and end the link with [ /*img] but remove the *)

Thanks you TomW for the input! Very interesting about the dashes! No, I have not asked aboit the parts, as that part of the forum is closed; I can't start a new topic there. I did write down all numbera I could find so I would love a list of what the numbers should be! And yes, the clip issue is exactly like you describe; the B# clip clips on to the firing pin with a clip, which makes the "rear bolt part" too thick to fit into the "front bolt part" of 0219. I looked at numrich parts but it says the part is out of stock. I will try to get the parts from them; I need a rear cross pin as well. Thank you!

Wow, thanks for the comments! Too bad about the replacement parts on the mag-door. The bores on both are bad, unfortunately. I guess previous owners really liked shooting the rifles. There is some minor pitting, and the rifling is really worn. I do not intend to shoot these much, if at all

Cont Barrel markings, B3885 top 0219 bottom Different markings, B3885 top, 0219 bottom Crude weldings on B3885 (bottom) Minor difference, rear pin hole is different. B3885 top, 0219 bottom Very interesting, major difference in magazine assemblies. 0219 left, magazine serial 6707. B3885 has mag serial E1010. Like I mentioned, there are differences in rear sight markings, 0219 bottom B3885 top.

I snapped some pics (had to post in multiple posts, sorry), hope you like them The serials are 0219 and B3885, and there are some interesting differencies in them, like the magazine-assembly and the difference in barrel markings. I am still waiting for Mr Postman to bring me my reference book, I'm sure some issues are covered in it so please bear with me. I'll more than happily answer any quesitons or give more info if you are interested. I would LOVE to hear any/all input, also if something doesn't look right on either rifle. I bought both at very good prices so I won't feel bad. B3885 top, 0219 bottom B3885 top, 0219 bottom 0219 left, B3885 right. 0219 is missing the "wings" while B3885 has them. 0219 left, B3885 right Other than the rotary magazine the heat shield is my favourite feature of the Johnson Locking cam units (?); B3885 top, 0219 bottom. Very different fonts but same prefix, what's up with that? 0219 on the right looking very worn, even a bit rusty. WIll have to oil it. That's all for now. Thanks for watching!

I intend to get pictures up this weekend, but I have a few questions regarding my new rifle. First: Were there different kinds of rear sights? My Johnson #0219 has dashes or lines between the range-numbers, ie 2-3-4-5, while my #B3885 doesn't have the lines, ie 3 4 5. I have tried searching for pictures of rear sights but all seem to be of the latter version. Any input? Second: Like I wrote the firing pin stop assy is missing on my new rifle, ie the firing pin is not locked in place by the clip. I tried switching the clip from my other Johnson but it seemed like the clip was way too thick?! I couldn't even get the bolt assembled because the clip made the rear part of the bolt too thick to even fit inside the bolt. It almost seems the bolt on the guns have different specs for the bolt/bolt assembly. In my other Johnson the bolt with the firing pin clip works fine. I can get pictures of this to display this. I am about to order some parts from Numrich, who luckily delivers abroad, but they seem to be all out of those firing pin clips. I do need a new mainspring for my "first" Johnson, and I thought I'd get a small set of spares in the same order. Thank you gentlemen in advance, hope to hear your input on these issues. I will get some hi-res pictures up during the weekend.

Thanks for the heads up on the missing part! I might try to hunt down one of those but it will be impossible I fear due to me living in the EU and these rifles are super rare here, even more so than in the US... So there is really nothing that can be done. No problem, the rifle is not for shooting anyways

Thank you Mr Scott for the help. I ended up getting the rifle. To my joy it was a rather early one, serial 0219 without prefix. Unfortunately the bore is bluntly put BAD. I was able to haggle the price down a bit so I do not feel too terrible. The stock is indeed missing the "wings" you mentioned. Otherwise the rifle checks out, the finish is worn but has a nice patina to it and has definately not been refinsihed. I will try to get some pics of the rifle on the weekend. Maybe even a "group" photo of my "massive" Johnson collection (The rifle is missing two parts though; the clipy thing that holds the firing pin and the front retainer pin I think it's called, the one that is forward of the drum magazine)

Perfect, thank you! Now I feel ready for this