Need info on Johnson Carbine

Edward Tinker · 06-26-2007, 08:22 AM

Actually the Johnson battle rifle was a rifle the marines were trying to buy and they had the M1 Garand pushed on them. Which in the long run was a better deal, as the Johnson had some issues with it (rotary magazine or some such). Some were used in the pacific at the begining, so you see a few Johnsons for sale that have been reblued / restored.

They are fairly expensive, 4 or 5K if I remember right, but price has not gone up a lot over the years, limited targeted audience in wanting one.

I would go to gunboards.com and check out the US Military section or the Military Rifles section.

Ed

06-26-2007, 08:22 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Actually the Johnson battle rifle was a rifle the marines were trying to buy and they had the M1 Garand pushed on them. Which in the long run was a better deal, as the Johnson had some issues with it (rotary magazine or some such). Some were used in the pacific at the begining, so you see a few Johnsons for sale that have been reblued / restored. They are fairly expensive, 4 or 5K if I remember right, but price has not gone up a lot over the years, limited targeted audience in wanting one. I would go to gunboards.com and check out the US Military section or the Military Rifles section. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV