Machine Gun, Cal. .30, M1941, Johnson
The Johnson model 1941 was a light machine gun used to a
limited degree by U.S. troops during World War II. It was the only
new design machine gun introduced during the war. It had a front
blade sight and a rear folding aperture sight. The model 1941
used .30 cal. cartridges in 20-round magazines. It had a rate of
fire of 400-450 spm.
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1941.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Saturday, August 07, 1999 6:35:42 AM