JSAR finally made its way to my collection.

[Oldcarjunkie 0]

Ive been collecting for about 15 years now and I always wanted a Johnson rifle. I have collected most of the other firearms I always wanted including many M1 Garand's and cabines. I finally had a chance at a Johnson rifle the beginning of march and while its prob not original finish I like the rifle and i am happy with it. This one seems to have been blued at some point in the past but well done. The stock has the Initials PEM in it, Not sure exactly when it was added But ill leave it alone. I won the rifle all said just a touch over 2700.00(plus a 9 hr drive as i didnt trust UPS with it) which seems to be a good deal by todays standards. Anyway, if this works here is the pics, Please let me know what you guys think of it and Am i correct that they were never blued? I would think they might have done it once they went to the civilian market years ago? 

[Yuccacapt343 0]

Nice addition to your collections! Congrats!

[Oldcarjunkie 0]

Thank you , I am looking forward to taking it out and putting a few rounds through it. 

[M48TANKER 0]

I agree that it's a very nice rifle. You are probably right about it not being the "original" finish but what is on it sure looks good. I agree with leaving the initials on there. I would make an attempt to figure out what name the initials stand for. That would be great to know. Might be someone famous? Please keep us posted on your new acquisition. I may have an original bayonet if you need one to complete your set.

[ArtR 0]

Great price considering condition! While not normally blued, it is still a fine addition to your collection. I also would leave as it is, all said and done. I have to admit, I like your well stocked loading bench and display case for your collection....ha ha.

[Ed Johnson 0]

You are in good company. Dad himself had a blued rifle on the wall of his personal library at our house in New Haven, CT. Bob Lamoreaux donated it just a few years ago to the the new USMC Museum.   ej

[webmaster 0]

Looks like a good rifle to me. 

Early JSARs had a blue finish that was discontinued when it became difficult to get the bluing chemicals needed for non-US Govt. contract weapons. Parkerizing of course becoming standard on later produced JSARs. 

[Oldcarjunkie 0]

Thanks guys ! For some reason im not getting my Notifications but it shows I have them "checked/green" to get them. Also thanks for the Good words about my Messy bench.lol.

It started as it was going to be my reloading bench but it became my fix everything bench. I used Two conference room tables from a office building and had a More knowledgeable buddy help me build it to fit the tool boxes under it as i had just bought a estate full of snap on tools and every other tool I could ever need. 

Also, I tried to leave a Message for Mr. Joseph Scott. Mine does have a 2 inch crack that is in the left side of the stock. I have glued it for now but would be very interested in buying a stock set if he is able. I posted it on his "page" the other night but i didnt see it there anymore. It would be much appreciated if you guys could help get in touch or pass Him the message. 

Thank you