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Cranston Arms Model of 1941 Johnson .30-06

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Cranston Arms Model of 1941 Johnson .30-06
SN: B2182 Scarce, desirable & early recoil operated semi-automatic military rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield, manufactured in Providence, RI circa 1941. Features a black painted finish, parkerized 22" quick-detach barrel with bayonet lug, shrouded blade front sight, fully-adjustable rear aperture sight with ramp marked in meters, serrated trigger, pivoting safety forward of the trigger guard, internal 10 round rotary magazine with stripper clip guide, flared cylindrical charging handle, forward sling swivel, ventilated metal handguard, smooth walnut forend and semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with White Line recoil pad. Observed serial numbers are B2182 on the receiver and C0671 on the bolt. Other markings: Receiver – “*”, "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO" in an inverted triangle, 5 lines of patent information, and “CAL. 30-’06 SEMI-AUTO./”JOHNSON AUTOMATICS”/ MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A.”. Barrel – “J”, "J.A./30-‘06", “I[sword]O” inside a circle and "6481E" stamped twice. Barrel Guide Collar - “.30-‘06” and “41". Rifle retains approximately 75% of its black painted finish on the receiver & magazine showing edge wear and scattered losses. The parkerized barrel shows an olive drag patina with scattered brown rust which has heavier coverage forward of the handguard. Action is sound, the bore shows good rifling with light pitting, markings are clear, and wood stocks are good showing blemishes & small losses. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***