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  1. FSSF63Puls

    Thanks to Mr. Joseph Scott and Dr. Brian Alpert I was able to successfully purchase a semi automatic Johnson Automatic Rifle for my collection and reenacting hobby. I mainly post on Facebook and Instagram so there may not be many photos posted here but I figured I'd show what I do with this weapon. 

    I portray a member of the First Special Service Force during they time of active service during World War Two. I've been reenacting WWII for ten years now and in all that time I have never seen a Johnson Automatic Rifle with any other reenacting group. I've always tried to be the person who if I could get something special for the group, I would and this weapon is the "Holy Grail" of my collection.

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  2. FSSF63Puls

    Mr. Alpert,

     

    I saw a post on this site where you spoke to another member about converting a 1st pattern 303 Dror into a replica Johnson lmg. I am wanting to do that as well as I can most likely not afford an original Johnson at this time. I was wanting to ask if you knew of any parts kits for a Dror that were for sale or if you had any suggestions that would be a better way of getting a Johnson display lmg. I am a WWII reenactor and historian who portrays the 1st SSF and we do not have even a display Johnson so I am wanting to get one that is as historically accurate as possible. Thank you for any and all information regarding this matter and if you would prefer to communicate via email, mine is se_puls@hotmail.com Thank you.

     

    Respectfully,

    Sean E. Puls

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    2. FSSF63Puls

      FSSF63Puls

      Mr. Alpert,

      Thank you for the advice. What are the look alike's made from? Are they their own rifle like the Ohio Ordnance BAR's or are they made out of the semi automatic Johnson rifles? I would be interested in getting one but I simply don't know anything about them. Are they typically made by a specific vendor or just random individuals? I truly appreciate any advice, this is actually welcome news because I'd love to have an actual functioning rifle. Thanks again!

      Respectfully,

      Sean E. Puls

    3. Brian Alpert

      Brian Alpert

      Sean,

           41 LMG look-a-likes are made by adapting a LMG parts set to a modified JSAR receiver and removing the full auto parts.  It is a not uncommon conversion.  Most were made in California 25 or 30 years ago when Interarms brought in 41 LMGs which ended up being cut up and sold as parts sets.  Since that time, a number of us have "copied" their conversions and built others.  It costs around $2000 for a modified receiver with type 2 (integral) sight base to make a parts set functional as a semi.  The complete 41 LMG Look-a-like goes for anywhere from $7-12K depending on condition, presence and type of bipod, etc.  Pictures is a Look-a-like with a type 1 sight base and BAR type bipod.

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    4. FSSF63Puls

      FSSF63Puls

      Mr. Alpert,

      Understood, thank you. How much should I typically pay for a parts kit then? I have seen quite a few JSAR's (am I correct you are referring to the Johnson Semi Automatic Rifle?) for sale but for pretty high prices, but at least they are there. I have not seen many Johnson machine gun parts kits but I would assume this forum would be the best place to look for one? Thank you again so much! I've been working nights so I forget to check all my different forums and such.

      Respectfully,

      Sean E. Puls