Please accept our apologies for the delayed response to your inquiry, which is due to a staffing shortage that has since been resolved. Here is your online appraisal: This is a Model 1941 Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle designed by Melvin Johnson. It was a direct competitor to the M1 Garand for adoption by the U.S. armed forces leading up to World War Two. It was favored by the Marine Corps, who did field the rifle in a limited capacity. After the war, this particular piece was "sporterized" to be used by civilians for hunting and recreational use. The gun's original parkerized finish was stripped off and it was blued. The front sight and possibly barrel were changed, and the bayonet lug was removed. It was also fitted with a monte-carlo style stock set with a recoil pad. The sporterizing of the piece hurts its collector's value, but these guns are very unique and historically significant. They are sought after in any condition. A fair market estimate based on completed auctions of comparable items is $4,500-4,700. Thank you and please reach out with any further questions.
