barkerka

I was recently doing some research on the production of aluminum and the sources of used in the manufacture of US aircraft, come to find out 60% came from the small South American country of Suriname, but that is another story. As I searched around I pulled up Wikipedia to see what it had to tell me... Suriname was a Dutch Protectorate at the time, as was the Dutch West Indies (Indonesia), and in order to protect the Suriname bauxite /aluminum industry military troops were moved there from the USA and the Dutch West Indies, some estimates as high as 8,000 troops. As I reviewed I came across this photo of Dutch East Indies soldiers in country with their shiny M1941 Johnson's complete with bayonets. I had to take a second look just to confirm, I find this photo one of the few that is clear and focused enough to see the arms in detail. Pardon me if it has been posted before, but it is worth a look in any event.

I was recently doing some research on the production of aluminum and the sources of used in the manufacture of US aircraft, come to find out 60% came from the small South American country of Suriname, but that is another story. As I searched around I pulled up Wikipedia to see what it had to tell me... Suriname was a Dutch Protectorate at the time, as was the Dutch West Indies (Indonesia), and in order to protect the Suriname bauxite /aluminum industry military troops were moved there from the USA and the Dutch West Indies, some estimates as high as 8,000 troops. As I reviewed I came across this photo of Dutch East Indies soldiers in country with their shiny M1941 Johnson's complete with bayonets. I had to take a second look just to confirm, I find this photo one of the few that is clear and focused enough to see the arms in detail. Pardon me if it has been posted before, but it is worth a look in any event.

That's too bad you couldn't keep it active somewhere, I think it would be a great resource for others in the JSAR Fraternity.

Perhaps someone could start a master list similar to the Garand website, I do not know of such a list for Johnsons. One could log their parts and numbers as well.. http://usriflecal30m1.com/MasterList/ListMFG.aspx?mfg=SA

My safe has B80xx as well

That's good feedback.. thank you To be honest, I have always thought it a bit strange that the ears were cut/ground off by one group of users, when a person down the line with an M1 is using the same basic front sight with 'ears'. Perhaps that's the difference of having been issued and accustomed to the design from the beginning vs having something dropped off for use. ...Bobby said the Johnson was the most accurate rifle ever made. It hit everything he aimed at... Some could argue being the most accurate ever made.. but I will say that my JSAR will out shoot my Garands of the same era..

ryche_me if you don't find a copy drop me a PM and I will scan it for you and send it in an email.

The rifle in the photo doesn't have the ears cut and ground off of the front sight.. I was under the impression that was standard procedure with the USMC rifles in the Pacific. In any event, good for Robert and Brad Simpson for getting a good story with the gun.. It keeps people talking.

I have an extra 're-print' if interested.. same information without the musty smell..

Thanks that's good feedback, I will take a closer look at the lips you mention and report back.

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I am currently away from the guns safe for a bit ("3-hour tour" you know).. I have posted the only photos I currently have. The sight appears to be all original using the dovetail mounts and slide elevation, but that little amount of slop on the windage adjustment has me scratching my head. Perhaps it is normal..

Hello All, I am new to the world of Johnson arms and need some expertise, and what better place to start right? I have recently acquired a JSAR and took it out over the weekend and warmed it up with a couple dozen rounds... all I can say is what a great rifle! My problem is related to rear sight, it appears to be a bit "floppy" on the windage screw, in that I mean it moves up and down rotating on the treads slightly. The treads seem to be tight and not altered in any way, it just has vertical play +/- 1-mm moving forward. The sight sits normal on the receiver at rest. There is no problem holding zero at 200 - 400 yards Is this normal or am I missing a shim, groove placement, or something???