M48TANKER

Hey guys and gals, somewhere on the internet, during my continuing search for a Johnson, I ran across a bit of information. Someone had posted the serial number of his Johnson which had been stolen. I can't seem to find that bit of information right now, but would like to keep it handy since I'm so actively searching for a Johnson and don't want to buy a stolen gun. Thanks, TANKER

Hello All, when a Johnson exhibits some "pitting," or whatever, on the receiver, can this be subdued by using a die grinder with a "scotch brite pad" and sort of smoothing the metal up? Please don't freak on me now. I've built several older military guns that had imperfections in the metal finish. I was able to use the die grinder with the "scotch brite" disc to smoothe and level up the surface of the sideplate of a M2Hb after rivetng on the sideplate for example. After parkerizing you couldn't tell there ever was a flaw. Since a lot of these guns have been "redone" by Cranston, or whoever...I can't see what "refurbishing", reparking, and refinishing the wood could possibly hurt. It's not as if you are removing the patina on an original firearm, now is it? Thanks, M48TANKER

That's a very nice looking rifle you have there. I wish I had the cash to buy it! I do however have a lot of trading material, guns, Military vehicles, etc. Any interest? TANKER

Thank you for the observations. I did notice the missing bayonet lug and the pin cut in the barrel farther back...but I didn't know what that rear pin slot meant. All information is appreciated since I hope to make an informed decision.

I would like opinions on this Johnson that is for auction on GB.Auction # 157272092 I realize that you won't know a lot more about it than is advertised, but any help would be appreciated. I don't want to buy a "bad gun". I want a "cream of the crop" rifle at a "bottom of the barrel price" ...who doesn't? Thanks for any help you can give me. TANKER

Great looking rifle. I just joined this forum a few days ago and this in my first post. I've been looking at Johnsons for several years now. I couldn't afford one ten years ago, and just waited for a "bargain" to come along. I can't tell you how many $1000.00 rifles I passed up looking for just the right one! Now, that I've waited so long...I still can't afford one, but my wife wants it, so I'll just have to let her have one. Here I am again...looking for just the right one. I can only hope to find one as nice as yours. Great pictures too. I have more "trading material", as in other firearms, than I have cash. I'm hoping to make a deal with someone? If you have a nice 1941 Johnson for sale or trade, partial trade plus cash? just let me know. Thanks and hello everyone! M48TANKER....Vietnam Vet, 1969/1970.