Johnson Automatics · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1941
| Weight (empty) | 4309 g (152.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1156 mm (45.51") |
| Barrel Length | 558 mm (21.97") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 808 m/s (2651 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3170 J (2338 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
The Johnson M1941 is a short-recoil operated, semi-automatic rifle designed by U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Captain Melvin Maynard Johnson Jr. in the late 1930s as a competitor to the M1 Garand for U.S. military adoption. Chambered primarily in .30-06 Springfield, the rifle uses a unique recoiling barrel action in which the barrel and bolt travel rearward together for approximately 5mm before the bolt unlocks via a rotating eight-lug head and cycles independently. This system eliminates the need fo...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Melvin Maynard Johnson Jr.