Thanks to all who have responded to my question regarding the serial number of my 1941 Johnson. I now have a much better idea of what I have.
I am trying to learn as much as possible about this gun and I have the Bruce Canfield book "Johnson's Rifles and Machine Guns". Great book filled with tons of information.
However, I can't find anything in it about different stocks. My Johnson came out of the factory 3/5/1942 with a stock #2. Was there a stock #1? And/or were there stocks after a stock #2? What were the differences/similarities?
I would be very appreciative of any help that anyone could provide.