Excellent Johnson Model 1941 Rifle - Rare Chilean Contract
| Year: | 1941 |
| Maker: | Johnson |
| Type: | 1941 |
| Caliber: | 7mm Mauser |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Condition: | 95% |
Description
07/07/26 - For sale is a Model of a 1941 rifle made by Johnson Automatics, chambered in 7mm Mauser. Chile would purchase Johnson rifles, but they were converted to 7mm Mauser. These rifles would later be imported by Navy Arms. The rifle has a nice phosphate finish throughout with light tarnishing from age. The stock is in great shape without any cracks or breaks. There is a tiny chip on the edge of the pistol grip. The bore is bright with strong rifling. There is a Navy Arms import mark on the barrel. More info on this contract can be found in Canfield's book (pg.162-163) of "Johnson's Rifles and Machine Guns" where it states, "Soon after the initial NPC (Netherlands Purchasing Commission) order was received, the government of Chile ordered 1,000 M1941 Johnson rifles chambered for the 7mm cartridge for use by mounted troops, probably an elite 'state police' unit." This is an excellent example of an exceptionally scarce but well documented contract, representing just a tiny fraction of an already rare and iconic rifle.
This item is for sale on Consignment. If you would like to consign with the Legacy Collectibles team, or have any questions, please call 610-981-6041 or Email: info@legacy-collectibles.com
Specifications
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | 95% |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Maker: | Johnson |
| Year: | 1941 |
| Type: | 1941 |
| Caliber: | 7mm Mauser |
