The Johnson Semiautomatic Rifle

Author : Johnson Automatics Trust
Publisher : Loose Cannon
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1938-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Military Handbook of the Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle by Johnson Automatics Trust Pdf

While the M1 Garand is the iconic US rifle of the WWII era, it had a strong competitor, the Johnson Semi-Automatic. Developed as a possible replacement for the Garand, it addressed several of the drawbacks of the M1: a larger 10-rnd magazine that could be topped up with strippers, the ability to take a vertical external magazine and had a fully automatic light machine gun version as well. This 'handbook' seems to actually be a long form promotional booklet created by Johnson to help promote and sell its virtues to various government customers about the advantages of his rifle vs. the M1 Garand. There is even a section comparing the two point by point. It covers description, a detailed explanation of functioning, operation and disassembly (with diagrams/photos). It is a terrific resource for the historian or for those with in interest in military arms. Of note, the Johnson while not adopted by the US Army was used in small numbers in the early Pacific campaigns by the US Marines, and one USMC Cap. Robert Hugo Dunlap carried one into battle on Iwo Jima, subsequently winning the Medal of Honor based on his actions. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the Johnson rifle and how it works.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Johnson semiautomatic rifle
ISBN : LOC:00115236271

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The Johnson Semiautomatic Rifle by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs Pdf

Discusses a bill to provide for the adoption of the Johnson semiautomatic rifle as a standard arm of the military and naval forces which will later become known as the United States semiautomatic rifle, M2, caliber .30.

Author : Johnson Automatics Trust
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Johnson semiautomatic rifle
ISBN : OCLC:1049652201

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Military Handbook of the Johnson Semi-automatic Rifle by Johnson Automatics Trust Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Johnson semiautomatic rifle
ISBN : UOM:39015010552407

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The Johnson Semiautomatic Rifle by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs Pdf

Discusses a bill to provide for the adoption of the Johnson semiautomatic rifle as a standard arm of the military and naval forces which will later become known as the United States semiautomatic rifle, M2, caliber .30.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110647059

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The Johnson Semiautomatic Rifle, Hearing ..., on S. 3983 ..., May 29, 1940 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs Pdf

Author : Johnson Automatics Trust
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Johnson semiautomatic rifle
ISBN : OCLC:21370541

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Military Handbook of the Johnson Semi-automatic Rifle by Johnson Automatics Trust Pdf

Author : Johnson Automatics Trust
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0282608125

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Military Handbook of the Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle (Classic Reprint) by Johnson Automatics Trust Pdf

Excerpt from Military Handbook of the Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle With no necessity for bolt manipulation, the plane can be led as one would a flying bird with a shotgun. So intense a concentration by a number of rifles would render the tracks of vehicles and all but the heavier types of armour vulnerable. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Melvin M. Johnson,Charles T. Haven
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781629148618

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Automatic Arms by Melvin M. Johnson,Charles T. Haven Pdf

The evolution of automatic weapons is one of the most significant developments in weapons history. While this development has been filled with disagreements, controversy, and stray hurdles, out of all of this tumult, shouting, and shooting has come the progress in firearms from the days when it was necessary to build a fire under a gun to make it go off to the “you press the button and they do the work” automatic firearms of the present day. In 1941, Melvin M. Johnson Jr. and Charles T. Haven, both well-established experts on firearms and ammunitions in their day, commemorated this development in Automatic Arms: Their History, Development and Use. The topics on which they illuminate the reader include: History and development How they work How to keep them firing How they may be employed in combat In the authors’ foreword, they state, “There has been a great deal of general discussion about various automatic weapons pro and con, and naturally there have been misunderstandings and misinterpretations.” They succeed immensely in their endeavor to clear up misunderstandings and misinterpretations with the clear, concise language they use in discussing this most notable of historical developments. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Bruce N. Canfield
Publisher : Andrew Mowbray Incorporated, Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Johnson light machine gun
ISBN : 1931464022

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Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns by Bruce N. Canfield Pdf

The M1941 Johnson Rifle is the hottest WWII rifle on the collectors' market today, and this exciting new book covers it all! From invention and manufacture through issue to the troops, every aspect of the Johnson is explained and illustrated - including collector's notes and serial number data. You will learn about all the other Johnson weapons, like the Light Machine Guns, "Paratroop" rifles and aircraft cannon. Discover which troops used these unique guns, including those Johnson Rifles issues to the U.S. Marine Corps. Author Bruce N. Canfield also tells the intriguing story of Johnson himself. Learn about Johnson's continual struggle against government bureaucrats as his rifles stoof head-to-head with the famous M1 Garand.

Author : Julian S. Hatcher
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : History
ISBN : 0811707954

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Hatcher's Notebook by Julian S. Hatcher Pdf

Handgun enthusiasts, gun-owning do-it-yourself, law enforcement officials, and gunsmiths here is the ultimate one-volume guide to acquiring and developing all the necessary skills for making pistol repairs at home, from helpful hints on work space and setting up a small shop, to the tools needed and how to use them properly, to welding, hardening, and gun finishing. All this valuable information, plus much more, is contained in this easy-to-use reference for handgun aficionados.

Author : Gene Eric Salecker
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811742351

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Blossoming Silk Against the Rising Sun by Gene Eric Salecker Pdf

Complete account of airborne operations in the Pacific theater. Firsthand descriptions from American and Japanese paratroopers. Detailed maps illustrate battles.

Author : John Craig
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781329892163

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The Guns of Dealey Plaza -- Weapons and the Kennedy Assassination by John Craig Pdf

This study investigates the numerous sightings and sounds of weapons in and around Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963 as well as bullets and bullet fragments found in Dealey Plaza and experiments that employed 21st century technology to investigate details of the JFK assassination that were unavailable to the Warren Commission and the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) investigations. High definition television, high-speed cameras, and 3D laser scans that create accurate virtual worlds are some of the latest technical instruments used to dissect the nature of the shots fired in Dealey Plaza.

Author : Alexander Rose
Publisher : Delta
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780553384383

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American Rifle by Alexander Rose Pdf

George Washington insisted that his portrait be painted with one. Daniel Boone created a legend with one. Abraham Lincoln shot them on the White House lawn. And Teddy Roosevelt had his specially customized. In this first-of-its-kind book, historian Alexander Rose delivers a colorful, engrossing biography of an American icon: the rifle. Drawing on the words of foot soldiers, inventors, and presidents, based on extensive new research, and spanning from the Revolution to the present day, American Rifle is a balanced, wonderfully entertaining history of the rifle and its place in American culture.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2244 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015035795627

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Hearings by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2666 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:35112104227915

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Hearings by United States. Congress. House Pdf