Videos tagged with Johnson Rifle

This short video showcases a 1941 Johnson rifle, a World War II U.S. Marine firearm that competed with the Garand. The presenter highlights its unique recoil-operated action, contrasting it with gas-operated systems, and describes its smooth operation. The video mentions the high cost of acquiring one (around $6,000) and the enjoyable shooting experience. It prompts viewers to share their own experiences with Johnson rifles.

This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of topics, including international travel and customs, personal travel aspirations, and specific firearm-related discussions. Topics delve into ammo construction (half-brass), the rarity of closed-bolt SMGs and hexagonal barrels, economical machine guns, the FN49 in different calibers, sniper rifles for fictional Elbonia, and historical firearms like the 8mm Lebel Maxim and Ethiopian oddities. The discussion also touches on comparisons between the WWSD and M16, ideal French rifles for smokeless powder, a 2-Gun match choice (Carcano, Enfield, Arisaka), the CETME AMELI's limited success, a sought-after but elusive firearm, cartridge design theories, seemingly contradictory designs (M3 vs. PPSh-41), the manufacturing process of stamped parts, ideal firearm pairings for matches, a hypothetical Pedersen vs. Johnson scenario without the Garand, 'non-real' actions like Blish, printed magazines for rare guns, the future of 9mm and 5.56mm, the biggest military lesson from WWI, and whether Simonov saw an RSC rifle. The episode concludes with a fun question about unlimited ammo from Santa.

This video delves into a fascinating prototype of the Johnson Model R Military Rifle, specifically the variant designed to utilize a 10-round rotary magazine. The description details how Melvin Johnson initially faced issues with box magazines during US military trials in 1938. He subsequently withdrew the rifle to revise the design, leading to the development of the rotary magazine version. Manufactured by Taft-Peirce under contract, seven military-pattern examples, featuring a bayonet lug for Krag/Springfield bayonets and a wooden handguard, were produced for further testing. The video expresses gratitude to the Cody Firearms Museum for granting access to film this historical firearm.

This "Weapon Trivia Wednesday" episode from Forgotten Weapons focuses on the Johnson Light Machine Gun and its associated Grip-Pod. The description also links to the creator's Patreon, merchandise shop, and a related article. While the specific firearm is the Johnson LMG, the title and general context suggest a historical firearms discussion, likely with trivia and historical context provided by the presenter, Ian McCollum.

This video delves into the history and mechanics of the M1941 Johnson Automatic Rifle, a notable competitor to the M1 Garand. Designed by Melvin Johnson, it featured a short recoil system with a rotating bolt, influencing later designs like the AR-15. Despite not being officially adopted, a small number saw unofficial service with US Marines. The video also touches upon its intended use for the Dutch government and its chambering in .30-06 with a 10-round rotary magazine, noting its comparability to the later Johnson Light Machine Guns.

This video review focuses on the M1941 Johnson Rifle, a unique and underappreciated firearm that served the United States during World War II. The description highlights its short-recoil operation and its post-war availability at a lower price than surplus M1 Garands. The video aims to assess how the M1941 performs in a "run and gun" scenario, comparing it to other rifles previously tested. A link to a field stripping video is also provided, and the content is supported by Ventura Munitions and TFBTV's Patreon page.

This video delves into the history and disassembly of the Johnson Light Machine Gun (LMG). Despite being less known than other WWII US military machine guns, the Johnson LMG was well-regarded by its users. The video highlights its development by Melvin Johnson, his unsuccessful attempt to replace the M1 Garand, and its eventual sale to the Dutch colonial army. When those arms couldn't be delivered due to the Japanese invasion, the US Marine Corps acquired them, finding them particularly suitable for their Paramarines in the Pacific due to their features like short recoil action and quick-change barrels. The weapon also saw service with the First Special Service Force in Italy. A comparison is drawn to the German FG-42, with the Johnson LMG emphasizing full-auto fire. Key features discussed include its closed-bolt semi-auto and open-bolt full-auto firing modes, and its effective, lightweight, and detachable bipod. The video emphasizes the weapon's overall lightness, handiness, and ease of dismantling, explaining its popularity with combat troops.

This video focuses on the field stripping of the M1941 Johnson Rifle, a unique firearm from US military history. Despite its limited production compared to the M1 Garand, some M1941 Johnson Rifles saw action with US forces in the Pacific during World War II. The video highlights the design and mechanics of this historical rifle.

This video provides a book review of Bruce Canfield's "Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns." The reviewer discusses the M1941 Johnson semiautomatic rifle and its competition with the M1 Garand for US service rifle in WWII. The book also delves into the life and other projects of Melvin Johnson, both pre and post-war. The review highlights the historical significance and the often-overlooked aspects of Johnson's firearm designs and contributions.