The Johnson Type V: America’s Forgotten Semi-Auto Rifle with Curatorial Assistant Christian
Royal Armouries
May 13, 2026 15:15
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This week, Christian takes a closer look at a very unusual self-loading rifle: the Johnson Type V.
Very few Johnson Type V rifles survive today, making this an exceptionally rare look at one of the fascinating “what if?” firearms of the 20th century.
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