Searching for a 1941 Johnson

Hello, I just joined this group tonight. I've been looking for a 1941 Johnson for quite a while with no luck. So I thought I'd go to the internet. My wife has wanted one of these rifles ever since she saw one on the History Channel. I would like to find the best that I can afford. I suppose the better the rifle is the more I'll have to afford? I'm hoping that one of you can help me locate a rifle that will suit me. I prefer all military configuration but will consider others. I have other military guns to trade or a little bit of cash? I also have a few military vehicles and some antiques. Thanks, TANKER
"michaeleroper@comcast.net"

Look on this site, I think there was a '41 for sale just last week.

Wecome to the site TANKER.

I found the one for sale in our classified ads, but you might need to take out a second mortgage. ($11,500) It was listed last January 25.

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There are a few listed on 'Gun-Broker' right now. (GB links show as 'Error' but they work)

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HTH,
~ Harlan

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Originally Posted by cafdfw

Wecome to the site TANKER.

I found the one for sale in our classified ads, but you might need to take out a second mortgage. ($11,500) It was listed last January 25.

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HTH,
~ Harlan

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That 1941 model is not the rifle but the LMG reconstituted as semi-only. Some are legal in the US, others, (using the original receiver or various other technical ATF issues) not!

I don't think a "little bit of cash" will buy you anything in this line. I would expect a nice one to bring about 5K.

I know of 1 here in Australia for sale for $6500 on usedguns.com.au. Not many of them over here. I also know the gent selling it. Hope that helps.
Cheers

Sure wish I could help you but I had to hand mine in to the police when the laws changed here in England. We were disarmed to make the country safe so all semi autos had to be turned in to the police to destroy !!

So now when you walk down the street, some kid will stab you with moms kichen knife !! What a shame.
deadeye:dunno:

Thanks Guys and Gals (I don't know if there are any gals on here but I don't want to offend anyone!):bow:
I've been all over GunBroker and I think I contacted every one who had a Johnson for auction or sale. I bid on several, but never came too close to the reserve. I did try to work out a trade on one Johnson....a little bit of cash...and guns to boot. I may still be in line on that one.:confused: I have been able to make a trade for a Johnson with a fellow named George of "Valley Firearms". My "new" 1941 Johnson should be shipped to me this week. :super: I can't wait!!! :clap: I hope that it's in as good condition as I expect, it's hard to tell by looking at the pictures but the owner says it's in very good shape. The only thing I don't like about it is the "sporterized" front sight:help:....sort of like Winfield put on the fancy ones, and it has no bayonet lug. I bought a NOS bayonet lug but haven't found an original front sight yet:help:....I'd even accept a front sight with the "ears" ground off, :yikes:since that was a field expedient fix that sort of shows a gun was used in combat.:bash: But one with the "ears" would be best.
How do you get that fancy sight off the barrel:bash:?....is it soldered on?:dunno: Maybe with silver solder. That takes about 1100 degrees to melt doesn't it? Probably ruin any bluing that is on there.....but I do want to return it to full military configuration.:cheers: Thanks for taking the time to read this and I'll let you know the serial number as soon as I can. :beerchug:
Michael Roper...aka...TANKER..."boardstretcher" on GB.

I have a nice original bayonet and scabbard for one.

Joseph Scott , he can fix you up. Don't have his info here or I'd post it.
Chris

Congrats Tanker...Looking forward to pictures.

Funnily enough I was at the big show here in Calgary, Alberta today and there were three Johnsons for sale, ranging from "as is" for $1800 Canadian, through $3300 and I didn't catch the price on the third one. I don't think I've seen three Johnsons, period, prior to today. They were all there at the end of the day, so will likely be there for any Canadian seekers tomorrow for day two, I'm sure. :D

Many thanks to all who replied. Here is a link to pictures of my new Johnson.
http://www.hunt101.com/showgallery.p...r=8666&cat=500

It's in even better condition than the pictures show. Just wish it had the original front sight. I did find a bayonet lug for it, but no bayonet or front sight yet. I would also like some old military wood for it. The wood on it now is really nice, but too shiney to look "military". The blueing job I'll have to live with. I have the facilities to parkerize it, but that darned blueing on the thing is almost perfect and beautiful. Anyone who has any Johnson parts please email me:
"michaeleroper@comcast.net"

I saw a Johnson for sale Saturday at the Vallejo, Ca Gunshow. Stan had it on his table.