M1941 Johnson Gunbroker find; what do you think?

[Wubbman]

Gents, I've rarely posted here, but have been a lurker for a long time. I've been looking for the right Johnson for a long time. I think I finally found the one. I bought this rifle at auction earlier today. I corresponded with the seller over a few emails and got additional pics. The rifle is certainly used but appears to be in pretty good shape. She reports that the bore is dark but has rifling left. We'll see. Johnson 1941 WWII Semi Auto Rifle : Curios and Relics at GunBroker.com


For that price ($3825), I think its a good deal. If memory serves, its the only decent looking Johnson in original military configuration I've ever seen that has gone for less than four grand. The seller says its S/N is A9910. I know Canfield states that they weren't assembled in S/N order, but this one is close to one of the rifles used by the USMC according to Canfield's table. Wishful thinking on my perhaps though... Interesting enough, a photo she gave me shows the S/N stamped into the right side of the stock. Has anyone ever heard of this?

Let me know what you think. I've already paid for it, but don't restrain from comments. My heart won't be broken.

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