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Johson
Adam
The Marines used the Johnson in several pacific island fights, awaiting the M1 Garand. Following one of the campaigns, after the M1's arrived, the johnsons were tossed in the Pacific. Today they are only a handful of US property Johnsons. The Dutch had ordered a bunch of Johnsons, most of which they didn't take posession of. Those are the Johnson's that were sold here.
I have had this Johnson, 30-06 for a number of years, and shot it a lot. In my opinion it it is on a par with the M1 Garand for the most part.
Thinking back to my days in Korea, where I damaged several BAR magazine falling on them, I have to say that maybe the tin rotary magazine of the Jhonson might have been a weak point.
Today the recoil operated Jhonson, which will shoot lead bullets fine, is a source of great pleasure.
Gil
I bought this one for 99.95,. today they go for $1200 at local auctions. When these first hit the market I used to make other caliber barrels for them! They'll function with most any simimlar caliber.
Now I'm off to check out a Swisss Ordance revolver I just got hold of.
Made up some brass from 32-20, and we'll see how it performs.
Cheers
Old Sccout
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