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Originally Posted by Son

I've read a couple of articles on the 1941 Johnson. Can you post some pics?

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I put a couple of pictures of them here:
http://Tombstone-Arms.com/Johnson.html

Thanks for that, T A. It's good to see pictures of them that show the detail of the receiver- they really are a work of art!

Cheers.

Near as I can figure. Lots of small parts marked BA and such. It's stamped Indonesian 1959 7.7 and has all matching numbers including the wood which I think is Luan mahogany, Very interesting rifle and a keeper.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2/008_18-2.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2/010_16-2.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2/009_17-2.jpg

Now THAT's not something you see every day! Nice indonesian issued SMLE!

So the 303British is somtimes refered to it as the 7.7 (and I'm assuming MM) ?? :confused:

Dimitri

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Originally Posted by Dimitri

So the 303British is somtimes refered to it as the 7.7 (and I'm assuming MM) ?? :confused:

Dimitri

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Yep. The metric designation for .303 British is 7.7x56R.

Interesting tidbit: .303 was one of the 3 different 7.7mm cartridges that the Japanese used during WWII. They used a rimmed, semi-rimmed, and a rimless cartridge in 7.7mm. Not interchangeable at all and a fine example of the complete lack of rational planning and supply problems they had.

Neat thanks for that history tidbit Stevo didn't know they had a problem with ammo. :)

Dimitri