Dave Southard

Interesting. Hadn't noticed the bushing, but just checked it against my no-prefix Johnson and it too is different than this one. Anyone with thoughts or insight on that?

Never received any feedback on this - have any of you come across this mark?

Guys - Came across an unfamiliar proof mark on a B-series JSAR; it is a P, marked at the bottom of the receiver and on the barrel, immediately behind the guide collar. Pictures below. Have any of you seen this mark before, or have any idea what it represents?

I also note a "P" stamped on the barrel in one of the pictures. Is that a proof stamp? I have a B-series rifle that has a P stamped on the barrel (just below the collar), and also on the underside of the receiver (left side as you are looking at it upside down with the stock removed).

Thanks - Have not seen an example purporting to show the referenced marks; was just curious whether anyone else had. thanks

Myers evidently graduated from the University of Illinois with a business degree in 1939: http://www.business.illinois.edu/publicati...ingContents.pdf

Canfield's book states at page 254 that "some if not all of" the 100 Johnson Rifles purchased by Johnson Rifles from the USMC in early 1945 "had a small 'US' stamped on the metal." I know the chances of lucking into a USMC Johnson is approx. zero, but am wondering whether there are any pictures of that marking, and whether it was stamped in the same place / area consistently?

Thanks - That explains it nicely. Also would explain similar marks on the unfinished portion of the stock, to the rear of the magazine.

There are 3 additional numbers on the bolt of my rifle. "1" above "2" above what appears to be "7" (the 7 is a poor strike, but I believe that's what it is). You can see them in the attached photo, just below the serial number on the bolt. Anyone seen these before? Any guidance / guesswork on how they came to be?

yes, Art and Tom - the crack is a doozie. It extends from the screw above the trigger guard back and upward, ending about an inch behind the inlet for the bolt stop plate (never comes up past the side though). With the stock removed, looking down at the buttstock with your right hand on the pistol grip, the crack basically runs the length of the exterior right wall of the inlet. Someone did a decent job of repairing it with what appears to be a thin brass nail and glue (you can't even tell from the inside), and then varnished over the whole bit. You can still see the indentations from the vise that was used. Tom - I do have Canfield's book. Good eye. And yes, it came with a bayo. Numbered 2303. No sheath for came with this one unfortunately (the other one I bought has both the bayo and the sheath - will post pics of that when I pick it up), but I am willing to bet it is back at the sellers house somewhere . . . . Can I shoot with that stock? Seems iffy to me . . . Thanks again guys - I am really liking this thing.

Okay ... Getting nervous that no-one has replied to my post ... Any reaction to this piece? The stock has definitely been refinished. Does everything else look legit? Let me know if the photos are too small and I'll take more (will take them outside this time - took these indoors and it threw the color off a bit).

I recently posted a message seeking information on a recently-purchased JSAR. Thanks for the information - it really helps. Some of the parts match (hammer, hammer block, barrel, magazine), others do not (locking cam, bolt, extractor, firing pin). Attached are some pictures of that new JSAR. As indicated in my initial post, the metal is in pretty good shape but the buttstock was cracked and repaired, with the repair evidently accompanied by some sanding and a coat of varnish. What do you guys think of this thing?

Thanks so much - Very helpful. Have torn her down and the stock is the correct type, and the numbers on the barrel, hammer, hammer block, and magazine all match the numbers you provided. The bolt, firing pin, extractor, and locking cam do not. Any insight from the pros on this? Thanks again - I plan to post pictures this weekend.

Hello – Recently had the opportunity to purchase two JSARs. Have been collecting military weapons for some time, but am frankly out of my element on the M1941. The rifles are coming from a collection assembled by an individual I consider to extremely knowledgeable on WWII weapons (but when it comes to Johnson's, who knows??). In any event, he purchased 3 JSARs at the same time, from the same source, about 20 years ago (in Puerto Rico, I believe). He is only willing to part with 2 of them. One is near mint with what seems to be the correct bayonet and scabbard. That one is a B series - I will post pictures soon. The other appears to have seen more use. Metal is in excellent condition, but the receiver / business end will require cleaning. No signs of a repark / refinish to any of the metal elements. The wood is a different story - Butt was cracked at some point. The crack was repaired, but the repair evidently entailed some sanding and a coat of varnish (stock appears to be original – confirmed 3 holes under the buttplate, but it does not have the laminate swell on either side of the mag). Will post pictures of that one soon as well. In the meantime, any info you can provide on Receiver No. 9366 is much, much appreciated. Thanks in advance – and this site has been a wealth of information already.