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Cranston Arms Model of 1941 Johnson 30-06

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Cranston Arms Model of 1941 Johnson 30-06
Auction Only Available to USA Residents
SN: B6382 Scarce, desirable & early recoil operated semi-automatic military rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield, manufactured in Providence, RI circa 1941. Features blued 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 checkered flat steel butt plate. Observed serial numbers are B6382 on the receiver and B5172 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 "1097G" stamped twice. Barrel Guide Collar - “.30-‘06” and “41". Bore is very good condition, with very light frosting. Retains 70% finish with scratches & edge wear throughout, thinning finish & color change to brown on ventilated handguard, brown color on magazine cover. Wood is very good, with scratches, some small dents along rear edge of forend, small chip from right front edge of butt stock. Includes USGI type green cotton web sling. Condition is NRA Very Good *** C&R Firearm ***