The M1941 Johnson Automatic Rifle is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Melvin Johnson in the early 1940s. It was developed for the United States military during World War II and features a unique short recoil operating system. The rifle is chambered for the .30-06 Springfield cartridge and has a distinctive appearance, including a detachable magazine and a wooden stock. Although the M1941 Johnson was innovative and offered advantages in terms of rate of fire and accuracy, it was produced in limited numbers. Ultimately, it was overshadowed by other rifles like the M1 Garand, which became the standard infantry weapon for American forces during the war.