Spurious Johnson Prototypes

[Brian Alpert 0]

Over the years, a number of fake JSAR “prototypes” have appeared at various auction venues: JSAR Sniper rifle, Type R Carbine, JLMG look-a-likes in various configurations, a JSAR with ventilated bbl.  The sniper, Type R carbine and 8mm LMG look-a-like with box magazine have been attributed to Surf City Firearms in Southern California.  The Mexican look-a-like with the rifle rear sight has a Northern California appearance.  The JSAR with ventilated bbl is anybody’s guess.

[metrotps 0]

WOW

Thanks for sharing these photos. Some very talented people out there even though creating fakes in an attempt to defraud the uninformed. 

[camstuff 0]

Great information Brian, glad you posted this. This is fantastic reading. 

[Ed Johnson 0]

Yes, Brian, thank you for posting these. Some of the variations are almost humorous.....until one thinks of the "rip-off" money involved in such transactions.