Arms, Armor and Militaria

Fine. Bore Very bright with sharp rifling throughout. Parkerized finish has taken on the green tint typical of Cosmoline preserved rifles. Item shows some rough forge and manufacture marks with crisp production stamps. Shallow markings to top of receiver typical of rifles of this type. Some light pitting to the top of the charging handle. Some scattered light scratches and wear to the metal work. The stock shows a varnished finish indicating it has been refinished, as the Johnson rifles left the factory with an oil finish. Stock additionally shows a splice to the right side behind the magazine with few light scratches and mars.

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