Old/Rare Weapons

[Joe_K]

Here goes. Johnson M-1941 LMG
.30-06 Caliber
Select Fire
Recoil operated
Open bolt for Full Auto.
Closed bolt for Semi Auto.
Weight: Approx 15 lbs
20 round single stack detachable box magazine fed from left side of reciever.
Designed by Capt. Melvins Johnson USMC-R circa 1940. Used by the 1st Special Service Force better known as the "Devils Brigade", USMC Raiders, and the Para-Marines. Only a few thousand produced served as the basis for the post war Israeli Dror LMG in .303 and 7.92x57.