Info please on JSAR serial # 0217

[Rifleman1 0]

Hi, new to this..  I have an early model Johnson 1941. #0217  It looks pretty beat-up, and am worried that the barrel is worn-out.. 

But when I "slugged" the barrel, it measured at .306 average but hardly any rifling visible on the lead that came out...

Any input on barrel wear or the rifling is greatly appreciated..  

Thanks,  Bill  

[ArtR 0]

If the barrel is very dark, take the time and effort to thoroughly clean the barrel....there are several good products out there that will help to scrub/dissolve built up crud. Using a good brass brush will help immensely. Find and use a bore guide so that you do not damage any rifling at the muzzle end. I have seen several old barrels ('03, '17, Garand) that cleaned up fairly nicely and became fair to good shooters. If the barrel is then determined to be totally shot, some on this forum may have leads/links to possible used /new replacement barrels.

[Brian Alpert 0]

Here is the data on JSAR #0217

Date received from Cranston arms  Not listed

Stock # Not listed

Bbl #1196E

Hammer block #0141

Hammer #0074

Bolt #327

Locking cam #070

Firing pin #941

Extractor #765

Magazine #1088

Transferred to NPC 9/29/41

     This very early JSAR most probably made it to the Dutch East Indies and saw action in the Pacific

[Rifleman1 0]

Thank you for the info Brian,  The barrel that it has now reads 800E so It must have been switched at some point..