LoboMike

This is a difficult question to answer without seeing the rifle and/or a good set of pix. Is it worth it? How much has to be done and can you do it? Bottom line is how much will it cost to "re-militarize" the rifle vs how much it will increase the value. Using Joe's estimate assume it's a $2,500 rifle that will possibly sell for $5,000. Can the work be done for less than $2,500? What needs replacing? Stock, barrel, sights, any grinding of the receiver, parking, etc. Whats your ability and time worth? What will it cost to have the work done? I'd suggest you make a list of all that needs to be done and decide from there. So IMHO without significantly more info any estimate is a "WAG"! Hope this helps

FYI http://www.gunbroker.com/MySite/MyAuctions/Selling.aspx Offer to site members a Johnson M1941 SAR in .30-06 Non-prefixed serial number with numerous original parts. Finish is about 20-25% and barrel is not very good, but shoots very well. Stock is nice IMO, original JA barrel. Rifle function very well including bolt hold. Offered to site members for $4,500 plus shipping & insurance. Credit offered for a good .30-06 barrel exchange. Offer good through this weekend (goes to auction 1/25/2010). Pix at http://public.fotki.com/LoboMike/johnson-m1941/ Thanx for viewing, Mike

I have imported two Johnson M1941 SAR from Canada. While you can do the process yourself, I used the folks at LeRoy's Big Valley Gun Works with great satisfaction. If they are still there, check them out: (only downside I know of is "double shipping", to LeRoy's then to buyer). LeRoy's Big Valley Gun Works 527 2nd Ave. N., Box 22 Glasgow, MT 59230-0022 406-228-4867 HTH Mike

I have an original serviceable main spring tube available for $22.00 delivered to the lower 48. see earlier post, HTH

I have available: Johnson M1941 .30-06, worn barrel that shoots fine, 20-25% finish, all original JA, $4,000 + shipping/insurance. Original Johnson bayonet and scabbard, VG no nicks and/or grinding, $325 delivered to lower 48 (HI & AK request shipping quote). SOLD SOLD SOLD Johnson recoil spring tube $22 delivered to lower 48. SOLD SOLD SOLD Johnson recoil spring assembly (tube, spring, plunger & cap screw), $35 delivered to lower 48. SOLD SOLD SOLD <a href="http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/LoboMike/" target="_blank">http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/LoboMike/</a> Thanx for viewing, Mike

Sorry I don't have one. Only suggestions I have are Sarco, GPC and of course Joe Scott. HTH

I need confirmation that the offered bayonet is original as I am informed. TIA for feedback. Assuming confirmation the bayonet will be offered to site members at $325.00 shipped to lower 48 states (HI and AK request shipping) before going to eBay. Bayonet has no grind marks or damage. Pix tell the story at: http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/LoboMike/ Any additional pix needed, just tell me what's required, Thanx Mike

Subject says it all. Want good serviceable & shootable barrel. TIA

Thanx Walt, I have/had four of these and wanted to be sure I didn't misrepresent any. Yous article is great and convinced me, thanx.

BTT

Thanx Jim, I tried pricing the bayonet to sell. Mike

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...=STRK:MESELX:IT Thanx for viewing, Mike

BAYONET SOLD! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...=STRK:MESELX:IT HTH and Thanx for viewing

I have available two Johnson M1941's, of which I plan to sell one. M1941 in full military configuration in .30-06. Worn barrel with about 20% finish. Amazingly accurate under the circumstances. Asking $4,400. M1941 in full military configuration in 7x57mm (7mm Mauser). Nice rifle. Asking $5,200. Available also are two original bayonets with scabbards. Choice with on of the above rifles for additional $250. Bayonets without rifles I'm asking $300 and $350. Serious buyers email for pix. Happy to answer any questions. Pix of .30-06 rifle and one bayonet at: http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/LoboMike/ More coming as I can get them. Serious and need/want something special just ask. Thanx for viewing, Mike

I have an original Johnson M1941 bayonet available. Asking $350.00 shipped to lower 48. I'll have pix this weekend. Pic at http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/L...t=P5091911A.jpg Thanx for looking

Well it took longer than I expected, but I finally got my 7x57 (7mm Mauser) reloads done and I tested them yesterday. As a base I used Prvi factory ammo which functioned flawlessly. Firing at 200 yards. I noted that I had to drift the rear sight extremely left and set the rear sight at 500 meters to be zeroed. Then fired my "100%" reloads; 35.5 grains of IMR4895 with 139 gr. H-Interlock SP bullets. Functioned (cycled fine); Next went to my "95%" reloads: 33.7 grains of IMR4895 with the same bullets. First shot did not cycle, but all following did cycle. I could notice a difference I cannot define; Next I tried my "90%" reloads with little optimism: 32 grains of IMR4895 with same bullets. I was NOT surprised, the rifle did NOT cycle. I had to hand cycle each round. So my results are that the M1941 in 7x57 has a slight envelope of margin to reduce loads. I'm settling upon 34.2 grains of IMR4895 with the 139 gr bullets. Obviously different powders/bullet weights will produce varied results. HTH, be careful and offered only as a single example (and any other lawyer speak needed to exempt me of liability), YMMV! Mike

Your results will be ahead of mine. On my way out of town and won't get to trying light loads until first week in May. Til then and thanx

please post your results, as will I when I get them. TIA

FWIW and this is anything but a definitive datum. I have a M1941 (originally in .30-06) on which I have placed a 7x57mm barrel. No other changes. Using factory 7x57mm 139 gr. bullet ammo the rifle cycles fine. I am currently working loads for bullet weights up to 155gr. My sense (guess) is the M1941 has quite a range enabling the recoil to function as designed. Again this is one anecdotal datum. HTH

I am told there is a source for counterfeit Johnson M1941 parts, possibly in CA. Anyone know anything about this? TIA Mike

Again Brian thanx for the education, Mike

The person that asked me about the Johnson M1941 parts thinks the "maker's" moniker is "Doc Hollywood". Does this ring a bell with anyone? TIA

Thanx Brian! I know about Joe and the history. Some one mention to me "counterfeit" so I thought I'd ask. Thanx again, Mike

I am planning to reload for my Johnson M1941 rifle in 7mm Mauser. Any good source(s) for bullets and primers? Powder, load values, etc? Note 7mm Mauser! All suggestions and recommendations are most welcome, on or off line. Thanx in advance

Thanx, are there any special concerns with using these loads in the M1941? Just trying to be very safe. Anyone have favorite bullets they use? Thanx again, Mike