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Johnson M1941 rifle

Johnson M1941 rifle

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Published on December 8, 2013
Duration: 12:49

This video delves into the Johnson M1941 rifle, a semi-automatic .30-06 rifle designed by Melvin Johnson as a potential supplement to the M1 Garand. The designer aimed to address perceived flaws in the Garand and provide a backup during wartime. The rifle features a short-recoil system with a rotating bolt, a design later influencing the AR platform. Key features include a fixed 10-round rotary magazine, which could be loaded via stripper clips or loose rounds, and could be topped up without interrupting the action. While competitive with the M1 Garand in testing, it was ultimately dismissed by the Army. However, the rifle found limited sales with the Dutch government and was later utilized by US Marine Paratroop battalions, particularly the light machine gun variant, which was break-downable for airborne operations. The M1941 rifles, some of which were abandoned, were reportedly used by Paramarines in the Pacific theater.

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