Jap Captured 1941 Johnson for sale

[Robert H]

Gentlemen, I have a question of value and best auction site to use.

Due to current circumstances, sadly, I will be selling my 1941 Johnson Rifle and most of my WW2 collection.

To view my collection, follow this link to Robert’s Collection and use “collector” as the password. Once there, select an album on the left hand side and then the sub album. I am not selling any of my class 3 items. Thank you, Bob

The Johnson is serial #15** no letter prefix and according to Bruce Canfield it would have been in the first shipment of 5,000 shipped to the Dutch East Indies which are the ones that were captured by the Japanese and later recaptured by the Allis during WW2.

My rifle looks exactly like the rifle on the front of the Johnson book. The finish, stock and condition are nearly indistinguishable from the rifle on the book cover. They literally look like twins.

It has the original barrel (dark inside) but I have a new Joseph Scott barrel that will be included.

Years ago I purchased several NOS complete rotary magazines (100% perfect original finish) from John Darling and installed one onto this rifle but will include the original complete magazine which is in 50% finish condition (sweaty palms affected finish).

The rifle has a John Darling stock on it and is absolutely beautiful but I will also include the original stock (not a Winfield) that is broken.

I also purchased a new old stock butt plate from John to really make the rifle look perfect.

My question are; what’s it worth and where is the best site (i.e. Gunbroker, Auction Arms etc.) to sell it? Have any of you tried Gunrunner Auctions?

I also have what maybe the last NOS (100% perfect original condition) magazine assembly and 2 VGC bayonets and sheaths that I will be selling separately. Any suggestions on values would also be much appreciated.

Thank you and I appreciate any information or advice. Bob

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