Videos tagged with Johnson Rifle

The 1911 Syndicate team explores Pittsburgh's surprising firearm scene, visiting Allegheny Arms, National Armory, and Keystone Shooting Center. They uncover rare collectibles like a restored Franchi SPAS-12, a WWI Springfield Armory 1911, and a unique AWC Centurion suppressed rifle. The episode culminates with Jake purchasing a MAC-11 from National Armory, highlighting the diverse and high-end firearm inventory available in the city.

This short video showcases a 1941 Johnson rifle, a World War II U.S. Marine firearm that competed with the Garand. The presenter highlights its unique recoil-operated action, contrasting it with gas-operated systems, and describes its smooth operation. The video mentions the high cost of acquiring one (around $6,000) and the enjoyable shooting experience. It prompts viewers to share their own experiences with Johnson rifles.

This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of topics, including international travel and customs, personal travel aspirations, and specific firearm-related discussions. Topics delve into ammo construction (half-brass), the rarity of closed-bolt SMGs and hexagonal barrels, economical machine guns, the FN49 in different calibers, sniper rifles for fictional Elbonia, and historical firearms like the 8mm Lebel Maxim and Ethiopian oddities. The discussion also touches on comparisons between the WWSD and M16, ideal French rifles for smokeless powder, a 2-Gun match choice (Carcano, Enfield, Arisaka), the CETME AMELI's limited success, a sought-after but elusive firearm, cartridge design theories, seemingly contradictory designs (M3 vs. PPSh-41), the manufacturing process of stamped parts, ideal firearm pairings for matches, a hypothetical Pedersen vs. Johnson scenario without the Garand, 'non-real' actions like Blish, printed magazines for rare guns, the future of 9mm and 5.56mm, the biggest military lesson from WWI, and whether Simonov saw an RSC rifle. The episode concludes with a fun question about unlimited ammo from Santa.

The Johnson Model R prototype, developed by Melvin Johnson, showcases an early iteration of his semi-automatic rifle design, featuring a unique rotary magazine to address reliability issues encountered in trials. Despite its innovative short-recoil action and attempts to meet military bayonet requirements with a reciprocating handguard, the Model R ultimately failed to secure a military contract, paving the way for the later M1941 Johnson rifle.

This "Weapon Trivia Wednesday" episode from Forgotten Weapons focuses on the Johnson Light Machine Gun and its associated Grip-Pod. The description also links to the creator's Patreon, merchandise shop, and a related article. While the specific firearm is the Johnson LMG, the title and general context suggest a historical firearms discussion, likely with trivia and historical context provided by the presenter, Ian McCollum.

The Johnson M1941 rifle, designed by Melvin Johnson, was an alternative to the M1 Garand, featuring a unique short-recoil operation and a 10-round rotary magazine. Despite limited US adoption, it was used by Dutch forces and US Para-Marines. Its design, particularly the rotating bolt, influenced later AR-15 development.

The M1941 Johnson rifle features a unique 10-round rotary magazine and a short recoil operation. Its quick-change barrel was advantageous for paratroopers. In a run-and-gun drill, the rifle achieved 28 hits out of 30 shots, demonstrating good accuracy and a decent trigger, though the speaker preferred the M1 Garand's combat loading system.

The Johnson M1941 LMG, developed by Melvin Johnson, was a unique WWII firearm featuring a short recoil operating system and a quick-change barrel. Despite its advanced design and reliability, it saw limited production and service, primarily with US Marine Paramarines and the FSSF. Its innovative features, like a 25-round capacity and flexible fire modes, made it a capable weapon in the Pacific and Italian campaigns.

This video focuses on the field stripping of the M1941 Johnson Rifle, a unique firearm from US military history. Despite its limited production compared to the M1 Garand, some M1941 Johnson Rifles saw action with US forces in the Pacific during World War II. The video highlights the design and mechanics of this historical rifle.

The M1941 Johnson rifle, developed by Melvin Johnson, was intended as a 'substitute standard' alongside the M1 Garand. It features a unique 10-round rotary magazine, allowing for continuous topping off, and an 8-lug rotating bolt that inspired the AR-15 design. While innovative, its enclosed receiver made malfunction clearing difficult, a drawback in harsh combat conditions.

This video provides a book review of Bruce Canfield's "Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns." The reviewer discusses the M1941 Johnson semiautomatic rifle and its competition with the M1 Garand for US service rifle in WWII. The book also delves into the life and other projects of Melvin Johnson, both pre and post-war. The review highlights the historical significance and the often-overlooked aspects of Johnson's firearm designs and contributions.