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.

[rondog]

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.

Marines used M1A1 paratrooper carbines with folding stocks? Didn't know that, thought they were only issued to Airborne troops. I'm sure the Marines could put 'em to good use just as well though!