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This looks like an interesting catalog with a signed letter from Melvin Johnson Jr. http://www.ebay.com/itm/264718943760

If we could just get our hands on a time machine. 100 rounds 30/06 - $6.00. Could be Alpert Arms Corp now!

Looks like the same listing that has been on eBay for some time.

Same stock that sold just over a week ago for $615. May have been a non-payer, so they re-listed possibly.

Limited edition triple deluxe.

Thanks anyway Ed, I'm used to receiving credit for things I didn't do. More bad than good though.

Cool video! An attestment to the design by Melvin Johnson used by the Israeli's need for weapons and our country's future M16/AR15 with 50+ years of service. Thanks for posting and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year.

Numrich has swivels still listed......$4.00 Sarco lists an upper buttplate screw.....$3.50 and a buttplate screw @ $4.00

As long as there is a buyer with more dollars than "sense".

If they are selling for the same price when they were last open for business,I'll take two or three.

Thanks Art, I second the motion.

Here is an address for some information about your rifle. http://www.pyramidair.com/blog/2005/12/johnson-indoor-target-gun.html

My sincere sympathy to you in your great loss. May you find comfort and strength to carry you through difficult times.

Sounds like someone has been watching "American Guns" too. Adriaan, Is reality TV as popular in Europe as it is here? Personally, I'm ready for it to move on. Some of these programs I would enjoy more WITHOUT the drama.

How about the episode where they put the Walthers on the "James Bond" car under the front bumper, fired from a switch on the dash. How much hot water would that land you in if pulled over? Maybe that's a form of concealed carry in Colorado.

It looks really good. You did a very nice job. The wood matches very well too.

I believe oldtirediron is EKCloseouts on gunbroker and currently has a swivel listed. I purchased one from him several months ago and was pleased with it. Just search M1941 Johnson on gunbroker and it should come up for you.

The American Rifleman series shown on The Outdoor Channel is going to have a segment about the 1941 Johnson tomorrow night, April 20. Get your popcorn ready early and enjoy.

They showed NRA's Mark Keefe firing it and showing some of its' quirks.They stated that Melvin Johnson wanted to design a weapon that was lighter than a BAR and that only a few thousand were produced and used by Marine paratroopers and special forces. Those in the "know" thought that the BAR was a weapon that would go into the future, while the Johnson LMG was a weapon for the time. It wasn't a very long segment of the show as compared to other "I have this old gun" I've watched. If you missed it, don't feel too left out.

To be more specific, it's about the Model of 1941 LMG.

Awesome looking pair, Adriaan. Love that been there, done that look too.

I have a copy that I purchased from this gentleman a few years ago. Jeff Cremer 719-547-3493 Suite #107 1021 N. Market Plaza Pueblo West, CO 81007-1532 I could also try to get a copy made from mine if you are unable to contact him. It measures 24 X 36. There was what must have been an original sold just this past week on Gunbroker. Last bid I saw on it was $76, but it may have gone higher. That is a pretty neat idea you have.

I would think a magazine spring from a 1903 or a 1903A3 might work too for fabricating. Worth a try if you have an old one available.

Naval jelly will remove parkerizing or bluing as they are essentially forms of rust.

Hi, Welcome to the message board. It sounds like you are missing the small spring which fits into a pocket at the rear of the sear and keeps light pressure against the trigger. I'm not sure if there is also a plunger but I think there is supposed to be. Or possibly your spring is broken. I'm sure those here more familiar with the rifle will be able to help you more.