This example has been modified with a Johnson LMG style magazine well assembly, work performed by an unknown. Originally up for consideration by the Netherlands Purchasing Commission as a service weapon for colonial troops in the Dutch East Indies, a large order for the Johnson Rifle was placed in 1940, but the Japanese invasion of the East Indies prevented delivery. These rifles were not able to gain interest for adoption by the U.S. Army, who favored the M1 Garand, but a small amount of them were subsequently used by the U.S.M.C. Marine Raider and Parachute Battalions in the early Makin Island, Guadalcanal and Tulagi Island hopping campaigns in the Pacific.

Good as modified, with some original finish, filing marks and scattered freckling, and the left ear of the rear sight is bent. Refinished stock is also good with scattered dents, scratches and chips, and some areas of discoloration. Absent screw on the left of the rear sight, absent handguard, absent buttplate and absent magazine. Mechanically good.