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Johnson Arms M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Johnson Arms M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Johnson Arms M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine, #1199, 5.7 MMJ cal., 18'' barrel, blue finish, checkered cheekpiece walnut sporter stock, with Williams rear peep and ramp front sights, utilizing some surplus parts. After WWII Melvin Johnson submitted an idea to the government to re-chamber all existing M1 Carbines in a caliber very close to .223 Rem., which would in effect take the M1 Carbine into the 21st Century. After the government turned down his idea, he produced a limited number of them commercially. These rifles are of particular interest to M1 Carbine and Johnson rifle collectors. Condition is near excellent retaining approx. 98% lightly toning commercial blue. Walnut stock with light marks and impressions. Action is good, bore is bright. Est.: $750-$1,000. (C&R)